The Dictionary of Worthless Words recognizes that concise writing is paramount. This quick reference enables writers to conquer verbiage, delete pointless words and phrases, and elevate e-mails, essays, memoranda, personal letters, press releases, and speeches to a new level of clarity. The many examples of delete-worthy words will enable writers to avoid them in advance and prevent their prose from becoming clumsy and unclear.
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Dave Dowling spent 35 years as a technical writer, editor, and instructor. He is also the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary. Dave holds an MS from the University at Albany, NY and a BA from the State University College at Potsdam, NY. He lives in Saratoga Springs, NY.
The Dictionary of Worthless Words is a handy resource for helping oneself quickly whittle one's writing to a more concise form. - Daily Writing Tips
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