{"id":25021,"date":"2021-04-30T13:33:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T17:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/?p=25021"},"modified":"2021-04-30T13:33:38","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T17:33:38","slug":"how-to-be-less-wasteful-in-your-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calepin.co\/?p=25021","title":{"rendered":"How To Be Less Wasteful In Your Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HowWriting well requires a significant amount of practice and energy. But as you hone this skill, you might find yourself developing bad habits.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re struggling with writer\u2019s block<\/a>, finding the right images for your article, or trying to ensure you have enough links, identifying areas of waste helps you become an effective, more efficient writer.<\/p>\n

Here are a few ways to cut down on wasted time and unnecessary text.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Reduce The Amount Of Filler Words<\/h2><\/div>

A common misconception is that verbose writing is a sign of being an authoritative and knowledgeable source. Unnecessary words, however, don\u2019t achieve this goal. Instead, those filler words can repel a reader by being confusing or hard to read.<\/p>\n

Avoid using too many adverbs, which are often words ending in -ly<\/em>. Be aware of your word choice. Using a stronger, more specific word to describe what you\u2019re writing about is more effective and less wasteful.<\/p>\n<\/div>