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The 4 Deadly Habits That Instantly Expose a Bad Writer (Do YOU Have Them?)
A Brutally Honest Guide to Level-Up Your Writing Game
Ever read a blog and immediately feel like the author doesn’t have a clue? It’s most likely because of some sneaky bad habits that catch them out, not because they lack ability.
From sentences that go on and on and on to ideas that zig-zag with no chart, these mistakes shout “amateur” the instant your eyes land on the page. The best news? Catching them is half the battle.
Here in this post, we’ll break down the four worst offenders, why they repel readers in seconds, and quick fixes you can implement today.
Ready to see if any of these writing “red flags” sound familiar? Let’s dive in.
Habit #1 — Word-Stuffing & Fluff Filler
I used to believe that stuffing all the keywords and buzzwords into one sentence made me sound intelligent.
Spoiler: it made my articles unfunny. One of my mentors described it as “verbal bubble-wrap” — a lot of hot air, no protection.
