Unnecessary Words

By: Giammatteo, Giacomo

Most writers use too many words. Not because they are careless, but because certain habits are deeply embedded in the way people speak, and those habits transfer to the page. Phrases like in order to, due to the fact that, and at this point in time feel natural, so they slip in without a second thought. The result is writing that makes readers work harder than they should.

Unnecessary Words fixes that.

Giacomo Giammatteo walks through the most common sources of wordiness - wordy phrases, redundant expressions, filler words, hidden verbs, weak sentence openings, prepositional overload, vague language, and more - using clear examples and direct comparisons that show exactly what to cut and why. Each chapter is short and focused, followed by a quiz with answers so you can practice immediately.

The book also covers when adding words is justified, how clear writing builds authority rather than undermines it, and how to run a systematic edit using search lists and checklists designed to catch the words most writers miss. By the end, you'll have a sharper eye for what belongs on the page and what doesn't - plus practical tools you can use on everything you write, whether it's books, articles, emails, or business documents.

Remember, clear writing isn't about using bigger words. It's about using the right ones - and only the ones you need.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1949074854
• ISBN13: 9781949074857
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Inferno Publishing Company
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"