{"id":24821,"date":"2021-04-23T09:47:26","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T13:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/?p=24821"},"modified":"2021-11-01T14:30:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T18:30:25","slug":"improve-your-writing-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/?p=24821","title":{"rendered":"Improve Your Writing Skills By Removing These 10 Words"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.1;\">Why You Need To Improve Your Writing Skills<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>The internet is full of writing tips for how to improve your writing skills. You already know to use action verbs and avoid passive voice. Current writing standards for creating content also stress the use of natural language that resonated with humans and not necessarily the algorithm, which in some cases may cause a negative effect on your writing. You may end up using words that are common in real conversations that you have with people, but too much of that will weaken your prose.<\/p>\n<p>The words and phrases you use in your writing can strengthen or weaken your prose. <a href=\"https:\/\/calepin.co\/writing-how-to\/write-a-blog-post-that-ranks-on-page-1-of-google\/\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Elevate the impact of your writing and improve your writing skills<\/a> by eliminating non-words and weak phrases. These only take up space and dilute your voice. The end goal of your written content is to educate, inform, and convert customers. Powerful writing is what gets your content read.<\/p>\n<\/div><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fjvm4TK7VCQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.1;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 10 Words To Stop Using To Improve Your Writing Skills\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.1;\">Really<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Use specific measurements or specifications instead of being vague. If you are referring to an object as really big, instead reference a weight or height or both. Eliminate the vagueness.<\/p>\n<p>Adding details or switching &#8216;<em>really<\/em>&#8216; out for something specific can take your description from vague to accurate.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.1;\">Think | Believe<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>These words turn your statement into an opinion. Provide your readers with facts. If your purpose is to deliver information, these words will give your reader a sense you are not sure of yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Project confidence and convey clear information to reassure your reader that your content provides <a href=\"https:\/\/calepin.co\/writing-how-to\/google-advanced-search-operators\/\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">useful intelligence and data<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.1;\">A lot<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>It\u2019s as vague as the word really. Give your readers an experience with specific information. Otherwise, they don\u2019t know how much and could potentially get bored.<\/p>\n<p>Use specific units of measurement like percentages or weights. You\u2019ll add credibility and clarity to your writing making it easier for readers to digest the content.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.1;\">Always | Never<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Rather than exaggerate your statements, use words that modify.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>For\u00a0 the word &#8216;<em>always<\/em>&#8216; use words like \u201c<em>most<\/em>\u201d or \u201c<em>many<\/em>\u201d or \u201c<em>frequently<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For the word &#8216;<em>never<\/em>&#8216; tone down your statement with \u201c<em>few<\/em>\u201d or \u201c<em>rare<\/em>\u201d or \u201c<em>occasional<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>When you don\u2019t have exact data use these modifiers rather than distorting facts.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.1;\">Entirely | Completely<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Remove these words. They act as fillers. If you want to illustrate completeness, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterclass.com\/articles\/how-to-use-descriptive-verbs-to-better-your-writing#what-are-descriptive-verbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">use descriptive words<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Describe an image with a phrase like &#8216;<em>The cup is full to the brim with hot coffee<\/em>.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Use your words to paint a picture in the reader&#8217;s mind.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.1;\">Absolutely<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>This adds unnecessary redundancy to your statement. You&#8217;re just adding fluff words at this point.<\/p>\n<p>For example, &#8216;<em>He took the absolutely final step across the finish line<\/em>.&#8217; \u201cFinal\u201d means final.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of those words that appear in casual conversation with people but has no place in written content.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.1;\">When it comes to<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>Leave it out. Change a weak sentence to a strong statement.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Transform \u2018<em>When it comes to swimming, the ocean is my favorite<\/em>\u2019 to \u2018<em>Swimming in the ocean is my favorite<\/em>.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>You\u2019ll change an otherwise wordy sentence into a strong statement.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.1;\">Kind of | Sort of<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>These phrases make your writing sound uncertain and question your confidence. Be bold. Say what you mean. Your writing is meant to convince readers.<\/p>\n<p>These phrases only weaken your message.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.1;\">As a matter of fact<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>Don\u2019t even think about using this phrase. You don\u2019t need it to introduce a statement. Make your point in one clear sentence.<\/p>\n<p>Like we said above; be bold and say what you mean.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.1;\">Very<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>Instead of attempting to elevate an adjective, use a stronger one.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>For example, change \u2018<em>a very bright day<\/em>\u2019 to \u2018<em>a day with brilliant sunshine<\/em>.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This not only increases the impact of your sentence, but it paints that picture in the reader&#8217;s mind and immerses them into your writing. That\u2019s what you want.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.1;\">Conclusion<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>These words and phrases have one thing in common: a call to specifics. The purpose of your content is to inform, educate, and convert. Visitors to your website or blog respond to information presented in clear concise statements.<\/p>\n<p>When asking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nextavenue\/2016\/03\/09\/how-to-improve-your-writing-skills-at-work\/?sh=f5acc7b899b6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">how to improve your writing skills<\/a>, start by removing filler words and phrases. Instead of focusing on your word count, focus on the quality of the words. As you edit your content, consider each word. If it does not add to the meaning, get rid of it. Then work to make your content strong.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll end up with strong, confident, and clear content that speaks to your readers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[692],"tags":[697],"class_list":["post-24821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-writing-how-to","tag-featured"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Scott","author_link":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/author\/scottadmin"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24821\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=24821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=24821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}