Direct Mail – Part 8: Words you shouldn’t use in Copywriting

The seminar covered a host of words that you should NEVER use in copywriting and words that are WEAK and shouldn’ t be used, where possible.

The source wasn’t attributed.

NEVER USE

  • Access
  • At this point in time
  • Define
  • Despite the fact that
  • Due to
  • Etc.
  • The fact is
  • For (instead of because)
  • Frankly
  • Has got/have got
  • However
  • I mean,
  • Impact
  • Importantly
  • Indeed
  • In terms of
  • Meaningful
  • Muchly (didn’t even know that was a real word myself!)
  • Needs
  • Prioritise
  • Remember,
  • Thusly (is that a word?)
  • Utilise
  • What’s more
  • Wise
  • You know

AVOID USING

  • Available
  • The fact that
  • In fact,
  • Feature
  • One of the most
  • Quality
  • Receive
  • Value
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