Greetings, writers,
And hello
from New York City, where the so-called nor'easter is trying to blow in our windows and is at least partly responsible for the new large hole in our ceiling.
We've got a quick 'n' fun discussion
topic this week, instigated by our WriterByNighter pal Ken H., who emailed me to ask if there were any words or phrases that, when I read them, give me that fingernails-on-a-chalkboard sensation.
Words and
phrases that I would never even consider using in my own writing.
Ken is busy collecting such words and phrases from his fellow readers/writers, so I told him I'd throw it out to you: Ken's fellow
readers/writers.
What are some words or phrases that make you groan as a reader and that you'd never ever ever use in your own writing?
Tell us your most despised cliches, platitudes, and bromides. Give us those PC phrases you're sick of, or the techno-jargon and all other lingo, slang, and argot that rubs you wrong.
Newspeak? Psychobabble? Double-talk? Not in my backyard! (Is that one?)
You can respond over in the comments section of this week's post, the aptly titled "Words & Phrases You'll Never Write," or reply to
this email if you'd prefer to stay off the public record.
I have a few of my own to share... just as soon as I'm done sweeping up wet plaster and mopping up the March
snow/rain.
We hope that all of our East Coast friends have managed to stay safe and dry.