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The Thesaurus is not exinct
9 years ago
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Here's a question for any amateur writers still watching my long-forsaken FA page.
How often do you use a Thesaurus, if at all?
If I plan on doing any significant writing, I always have Thesaurus.com open in another window to help me vary my vocabulary. Often times, it's a big help in steering me away from using the same words or phrases over and over, but other times I find myself trying to use out of fashion or overly grandiose words to spice up the passage, but instead gives the whole segment the feeling that I'm trying to impress the readers with my literacy.
I've never been a professional writer, and I likely never will be, but since I've been trying to complete many of the stories I've had laying around for so long, I'd be glad for some feedback or advice.
How often do you use a Thesaurus, if at all?
If I plan on doing any significant writing, I always have Thesaurus.com open in another window to help me vary my vocabulary. Often times, it's a big help in steering me away from using the same words or phrases over and over, but other times I find myself trying to use out of fashion or overly grandiose words to spice up the passage, but instead gives the whole segment the feeling that I'm trying to impress the readers with my literacy.
I've never been a professional writer, and I likely never will be, but since I've been trying to complete many of the stories I've had laying around for so long, I'd be glad for some feedback or advice.
Also I never reply to journals, but hey I like writing questions.
But while it fits ME well, this approach might not be best for you. We're not all the same, thank the gods.
Like others said, don't force a change for the sake of trying to sound like an erudite. Often, the simple, common word is the best.