Words Writers Should Not Use

Generally is one of these words that does not mean anything and should be avoided when writing. Following is a listing of other useless words for writers:

1. “Completely finished” are two words that show redundancy and should never be used together
2. “Along the lines of” is a phrase that is useless for writers
3. “End result” is redundant and these two words should not be used together
4. “As of this time,” a phrase heard from news reporter is useless words that one may think serve as an introduction when one is not needed
5. “Period of time” is a useless phrase and just takes up place in a written report or broadcast
6. “On the part of” is a useless phrase with no substance. The phrase doe not tell the reader anything.
7. “Consensus of opinion” gives the speaker or writer a great beginning with the word consensus, but no clarity of meaning