"Writing Strong: The 9 Words You Must Never?Use"

According to a report, every day over 4.4 million blog posts are published. With the internet exploding with this amount of content. Does your writing stand out and make a difference?

Yes, it can. Making the right word choices and avoiding forbidden words in content writing is key. The words that you must never use in writing.

Imagine spending hours crafting a blog post or email that you’re sure will impress your readers, only to receive little to no engagement. Many writers unconsciously use weak and overused words that fail to capture their readers’ attention.

As writers, our main goal is to communicate our ideas and thoughts in a clear & effective manner. In a way that is understandable for our reader. Because the end goal is to convert our readers into customers. Not to showcase our fancy vocabulary.

In this article, I will disclose those 9 ominous words that you must remove from your writing vocabulary.

Let’s get started, fellas!!

What are the weakest?words?

Weak words are more often used as crutches. A crutch word in writing is a fluffy term or phrase that we’ve picked up subconsciously. Crutch phrases are one of the many mistakes that new entrepreneurs make.

A crutch word weakens your point when you’re writing content. You may want to avoid them whenever possible.

Weak words seem to be vague. They don’t convey clear images, which makes them less persuasive, meaningful, and impactful.

What weak words should you avoid in?writing?

Before we begin, I would give you one piece of advice, which is “Be specific”. By being more specific, your writing would improve so much. It means you know what you are writing about as you are providing logical & fact-based information.

Conversely, when you use weak words. It shows that you are not 100% sure about the facts. And just give it a shot.

The weak words I am about to tell you are not close enough to being specific. These seven unclear words destroy your whole context. So try to avoid them whenever you write.

1. Stuff-Things:

I know it’s challenging to stay away from this word. All the time it creeps into our writing without getting noticed. The use of a common word is unprofessional. It doesn’t sound specific. Especially when it comes to your headlines.

2. Very:

Really or Very are the words that often lead to ambiguous writing. Be specific rather than vague. In the case of emphasizing anything, such as ‘very big’ or ‘really big’, this is what you should do. Eliminate it. Use a more specific adjective to convey your point.

3. Think-Believe-Feel:

These three words are a symbol of inauthenticity. You lose credibility when you begin writing “I believe” or, “I think”. You need to back up your point with facts and proof. How would even a reader believe your point unless & unless you aren’t an expert?

Plus they turn your statement into an opinion. Your purpose is to give information. If we want to give our opinions we must be in a position where the reader can relate to them.

4. Sort of-Kind?of:

In your writing, sort of/kind of are weak words, which makes it sound doubtful. Either say it or don’t. Clearly state your point. Tell the reader exactly what it is. Rather than saying “it sort of annoys our customers” say “it annoys our customers”. Give the reader the exact description in a direct manner.

5. A?lot.

It is as uncertain as “really”. Provide the reader with specific information. An adjective should be used if the object is a lot. Or some percentage, unit, or exact quantity. They would never understand how much is “a lot”.

Add clarity to your statement. Only your readers will understand what you are trying to say.

6. That:

The word “that” is often used as a filler word in writing. Consider the sentence “I think that we should go to the store.” The word “that” is not necessary and can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence. “I think we should go to the store” is a stronger and more concise sentence.

It is not necessarily true that the word “that” should never be used. In fact, “that” can be an effective word for indicating a specific noun. However, overusing “that” can make writing appear repetitive and can detract from the flow of the content.

7. Like:

The word “like” cannot provide an accurate description. A suitable metaphor can enhance your writing, but using too many can make it tedious, so try to come up with another means to express your ideas.

It can make your writing appear less professional and less authoritative. To improve the quality of your writing, it is better to use more specific and descriptive words that add more meaning and depth to your content.

8. Ly-Family

Damn, remove these words. The term “ly-words” refers to adverbs that end in “-ly,” such as quickly, slowly, loudly, etc. Using the term “ly-words” can oversimplify the function and impact of adverbs in your writing. They can modify an entire sentence.

Instead of simply using “ly-words,” consider the specific purpose and effect of the adverb you want to use and choose your words according to it

9. Some-Family

It is suggested that as a content writer, you avoid using the phrase “some words” in your writing. This phrase is confusing and does not provide the reader with specific information, making the content less informative and engaging.

It is more appropriate to use words or phrases that convey the intended message. For example, instead of saying “some words,” consider “some key concepts” as “5/7 crucial aspects.”

The final thoughts:

It takes a while to learn. You should first think. We have to consider each sentence and word. You must cut, rewrite, and rewrite again.

Of course, this is how you strengthen yourself as a writer. You struggle with words. And eventually, you’ll be so efficient and competent that composing in this way becomes natural and easy.

Thanks for reading my article. If you like my work I would be happy if you could buy me a coffee.

Till the — Adios Mia amigos.