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Despite the fact that . . .

July 18, 2020 judithpettijohn

Do not write: Despite the fact that Instead Write: Although Here’s Why: Writing one word in place of four is…

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Think it Through

July 2, 2020 judithpettijohn

Do Not Write: At this point in time Instead Write: Now Here’s Why: Means the same using four fewer words.…

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Something Different . . .

June 22, 2020 judithpettijohn

Please read my author interview here, comment if you wish and review Elizabeth’s site while visiting. Sincerest thanks. J. https://www.elizabethnharris.net/author-of-the-week-judith

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Really?

May 19, 2020 judithpettijohn

Do Not Write: At the Present Time Instead Write: Now Here’s Why: Using one word instead of four to say…

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Needless

September 3, 2019 judithpettijohn

Do not write: ‘Needless to say . . . ‘ Write instead: Nothing Here’s why: If it is needless to…

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Long Ago Phrase

August 19, 2019 judithpettijohn

Do not write: I am in receipt of your letter of 10.10.2019 . . . Write instead: Nothing. Unnecessary. Here’s…

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Simplify

August 12, 2019 judithpettijohn

Do not write: In the amount of . . . Write instead: for Here’s why: One word replaces four, e.g.,…

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Adage

August 5, 2019 judithpettijohn

Do not write: Old adage Instead write: Adage Here’s why: The meaning of the word ‘adage’ is old saying. If…

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Opinion Agreement

July 26, 2019 judithpettijohn

Do not write: Consensus of opinion Write instead: Consensus Here’s why: The meaning of ‘consensus’ is agreement of opinion so…

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Questions?

July 7, 2019 judithpettijohn

Do not write: Should you have any questions . . . Write instead: If you have questions . . .…

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