By K.D. Sullivan
A Cure for the Common Word
Eager or anxious—which is the right word?
Eager means having a keen interest or intense desire.
Anxious means uneasy and apprehensive.
Two very different emotions.
Whether you are a student, professional, writer or speaker, it’s essential to harness the power of a rich vocabulary.
While your brain holds an impressive array of more than 20,000 words, you likely use only a small fraction of them. That fraction is often filled with words that are overused, vague, or have lost their impact. And a thesaurus and AI have their limits!
A Cure for the Common Word provides precise, engaging alternatives to 100 overused or misused words. With at least 15 refined alternatives for each, plus definitions, synonyms, example sentences and witty quotes, this guide makes expanding your vocabulary both practical and enjoyable.
Elevate your vocabulary, and choose precise words to enhance your communication, strengthen your writing, and leave a lasting impression. Learn to express yourself with clarity and confidence.
Don’t settle for vague or worn-out language—make your ailing vocabulary go from merely good to
EXCEPTIONALLY SPLENDID and STUPENDOUS!
K.D. Sullivan
As a seasoned editor, author, publisher, workshop leader, public speaker and publishing consultant, K.D. has dedicated her career to helping people communicate what is important to them.
K.D. was the founder and CEO of Creative Solutions Editorial, and cofounder and previous CEO of Untreed Reads Publishing. In addition to A Cure for the Common Word, she is the author or coauthor of several other books, including:
K.D. is currently working as a publishing consultant, and she and her team assist writers of fiction and nonfiction around the country develop and promote their works.
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