Kris Spisak
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Kris Spisak

Words to Cut when Editing – #Writerslife (Video)

When you’re editing a book, proofing a business correspondence, or simply looking over a social share before you press publish, elevate your manuscript by cutting these weak and/or over-used words or phrases. Trust me, your readers will thank you.

 

This was my first live-broadcast via Periscope (8/11/16).

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Writing Tip 183: “Phase” vs. “Faze” Writing Tip 184: “Balmy” vs. “Barmy”
"To Riffle" or "To Rifle"?
Spelling, Word Choice, Writing Tips

Writing Tip 373: “To Riffle” or “To Rifle”?

Writing Tip 372: “Chomping at the Bit” or “Champing at the Bit”?
Spelling, Word Choice, Writing Tips

Writing Tip 372: “Chomping at the Bit” or “Champing at the Bit”?

S2: E2 – The plural form of “you” already exists (and all these other words you’ve always wanted)
Podcast, Research, Word Choice

S2: E2 – The plural form of “you” already exists (and all these other words you’ve always wanted)

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Recent Podcasts

  • S2: E3 – “Butts” Where They Shouldn’t Be (i.e., Expressions you should really handle better)
  • S2: E2 – The plural form of “you” already exists (and all these other words you’ve always wanted)
  • S2: E1- When Grammar Goes Big: Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani & Broadway (Bringing in the New Year by Ringing in the New Year)
  • S1: E12 – Don’t Meddle with My Metal Medal (or my Oranges)
  • S1: E11 – That “turkey” isn’t from Turkey

Recent Posts

  • Writing Tip 373: “To Riffle” or “To Rifle”?
  • Writing Tip 372: “Chomping at the Bit” or “Champing at the Bit”?
  • Writing Tip 371: To “Wet” or “Whet” Your Appetite?
  • Writing Tip 370: “Beyond the Pale” vs. “Beyond the Pail”
  • Writing Tip 369: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (yes, the comma goes there)
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