by Shanna Mallon

When you want to make your writing more powerful, cut out words you don't need--such as the 10 included in this post:

1. Just: The word "just" is a filler word that weakens your writing. Removing it rarely affects meaning, but rather, the deletion tightens a sentence.

2. Really: Using the word "really" is an example of writing the way you talk. It's a verbal emphasis that doesn't translate perfectly into text. In conversation, people use the word frequently, but in written content it's unnecessary. Think about the difference between saying a rock is "hard" and "really hard," for example. What does the word add? Better to cut it out to make your message stronger.

3. Very: Everything that applies to "really" applies to "very." It's a weak word. Cut it.

4. Perhaps/maybe: Do you want your audience to think you're uncertain about what you're saying? When you use words like "maybe" and "perhaps," uncertainty is exactly what you're communicating.

5. Quite: When someone uses "quite," he or she either means "a bit" or "completely" or "almost." Sometimes the word adds meaning; sometimes it's fluff. Learn to tell the difference--but, when in doubt, cut it out.

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Really?

I don't agree with you. I used these words all the times and it has never made my comment look vague. Incase you don't know, writing is a form of communication without spoken words, how is the reader suppose to feel your expressions when there is absence of dialogue?!

What about drama/movie script when the actors have to memorize the content of the storyline. Are they not suppose to utilise the aforementioned?! In my opinion, the use of just, really, very, quite etc. only make your work stronger.

I don't quite agree with this, I use these words really frequently, perhaps this writer could be wrong? I find these words very important and not weak at all. Just because it might not work for one person, doesn't mean they are weak.

Every word has its role to play in writing.

Really, perhaps, very... These words are necessary in writing. How do you make your reader feel your expression, especially in dialogue when it has to sound real. Besides, those words show the degree of the verb they adjunct.

I don't buy this joor....

lolz, I'm supposing the writer was talking about formal essays and articles and stuff like that not informal and fiction writing.....cos those just don't apply there......

hmm, no inhibitions in writing please.