The Problem: Unnecessary Words
Words are like dust bunnies, clogging up your sentences and making you sound like a pompous academic. But fear not, dear reader, for we have solutions!
Solution 1: Cut, Cut, Cut!
Take a machete and hack away at those unnecessary words. 'The cat is a black cat' becomes 'The cat is black.' Simple, yet effective.
Solution 2: Use Suffixes!
Tame the beast of verbosity with suffixes. Turn 'I am going to the store' into 'I'm off.' It's a whole new world, folks!
For more tips, visit our Brevity Techniques subpage.