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

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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By: Aussie Expat

Aussie Expat — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:48:00 +0000

Hi Laurie,

Did you ever get round to listing the top 50 most overused words and phrased for writers?

Best,
AE

By: Joan

Joan — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:59:29 +0000

I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:54:36 +0000

This is a great idea — the 50 most overused words and phrases for writers to avoid — thanks Gloria! I’d be happy to pull it together (unless Susan beats me to it ).

George, it’s great to see you back on Quips & Tips for Successful Writers….I’ve been wondering where you were….

Laurie
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