Polished Sentences Series
Wendy SpurlinPractical, no-nonsense editing guidance to help you fix weak sentences, improve clarity, and strengthen your writing—one sentence at a time.
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Why “In Order To” Almost Never Helps
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Some writing problems hide in plain sight. They’re not grammar mistakes. They’re not spelling errors. Most readers won’t consciously notice them, yet they quietly make sentences longer, slower, and less effective.
One of the...
Why Sentence Rhythm Matters
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Most writers focus on word choice, grammar, and punctuation when they revise. Those things matter, but they’re not the only factors that determine whether writing feels smooth and engaging. Sentence rhythm plays a role too....
The Problem with “Kind Of” and “Sort Of”
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Most writers don’t intentionally weaken their sentences. They do it by adding small words that soften what they really mean. Phrases such as “kind of” and “sort of” often slip into a manuscript because they sound natural in e...
Why More Words Often Mean Less Clarity
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Most writers assume that adding words adds clarity. It feels logical. If one sentence explains something, then two sentences should explain it even better. If a phrase is good, a longer phrase should be even more precise. Unf...
The Problem with “Realized”
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Most writers use the word realized far more often than they think. It’s one of those invisible words that slips into manuscripts unnoticed because it isn’t technically wrong. In fact, it’s often accurate. The problem is that...
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