Comments on: 5 Over-Used Words and Phrases for Writers to Avoid

By: Larry LaBounty

Larry LaBounty — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:34:40 +0000

FUSION !!

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:27:39 +0000

Interesting! I like the word “fusion”…it has a nice rhythm. But I also like “frosty” — something about the f-word appeals to me But, fierce is overused, I think. Especially when it describes a kitten.

I like “sort of” and “kind of” when describing nouns like “honored” and pregnant.”
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By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:57:52 +0000

I would agree, “It is what it is” may not be appropriate for writing, but can be _very_ useful in verbal discussion to close a belabored subject.

My vote for useless, overused words would be “fusion” and “fierce”… I can’t put my finger on it, but both of those drive me up the wall, likely because they are used to describe something lacking those characteristics…

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:30:34 +0000

Always neat to hear how people react to others’ writing. I wanna make sure I am not off pushing everyone’s pet peeves button. But you know, just saying, this is a very informative
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By: Manalto

Manalto — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:23:57 +0000

I second the motion to include “sort of” and “kind of” on the list. These terms pepper nearly every conversation I hear, and rarely contribute to meaning or emphasis. “Sort of the definitive…” and “kind of awesome” are two recent, cringe-inducing examples.

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:50:23 +0000

Thanks, my friend, for keeping it real — I appreciate it!

51 Over-Used Adverbs, Nouns, and Clichés in Writing

With a “hats off” to you at the end

Laurie
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By: 51 Over-Used Adverbs, Nouns, and Clichés in Writing

51 Over-Used Adverbs, Nouns, and Clichés in Writing — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:46:41 +0000

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By: Aussie Expat

Aussie Expat — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:07:09 +0000

Hey Laurie,

Just keeping it real. . . how’s those 50 words coming along?

Best,
AE

By: Christin

Christin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:17:59 +0000

Vetted

At the end of the day…

dialogue, as in “The Board dialogued about installing a new street sign at the corner of….”

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:30:10 +0000

Hi Aussie Expat,

It’s great to see you here on Successful Writers! Thanks for keeping me accountable

No, I haven’t written about the top 50 most overused words and phrases for writers…I can’t believe two months have passed since I made that comment! I have to research that still — I’ve really let it slide down my list of things to do. That’ll be on my list for posts for the first week of January, and I’ll post the link here.

See you in cyberspace,
Laurie
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