Save Time. Write Better.
      Volume 12, Number 22: Issue #130                                                              ISSN: 1933-9690

Welcome, fellow writer!

In each issue of Word Wise, you get writing tips to help you save time and write better. 
 
Uncertainty, fear, deniability ... is that what you want to be known for as a writer? 

Me, neither. Today's feature gives you a tip to help you weed out those kinds of words.    Let me know   what you think !

FEATURE:
Weasel Words: What They Are and How to Weed Them Out

Weasel Words
You've probably done it. 

I mean ... You HAVE done it.
You've used weasel words in your writing.

I have, too. (I did it just now, in the first sentence of this piece.)

Weasels are words that equivocate. They are vague qualifiers like generally, most, and probably that weaken your writing.

Writers use weasel words to avoid making direct statements. It is easy to miss weasels as you self-edit. You may think you can fudge your way through writing by using fuzzy language ...

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More Tips for Writing Cleanly
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A Wise Word

Another case for using words with clarity!



Get more words of wisdom about writing  here.
That's it for now. See you next time.

Remember ... words matter. Use them wisely!

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