![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article3.5c705a01b476.png) ## Metadata - Author: [[Linda Caroll]] - Full Title: 5 Weak Words to Whack From Your Writing - Category: #articles - URL: https://medium.com/p/26e1c77844b9 ## Highlights - Substitute “damn” every time you’re inclined to write “very”; your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be. — Mark Twain. - “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” — Mark Twain - show me the glint of light on broken glass.” ― Anton Chekhov - “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show