I often use words that are "almost the right word" in my writing. Since I don't believe that my vocabulary is adequate enough, my diction is not always the best either. Recently I have been trying to avoid overused terms, but I definitely am guilty of using clichés occasionally--especially when I cannot think of any other word and I have limited time.
In addition, I have found it hard to replace words such as "this," "it," or "thing". I recognize that these words are ruining the continuity of some of my sentences but finding alternative words seems unnatural. Finally, choosing more contemplated and unique verbs would enhance my writing too. (That sentence even sounds awkward. I think I should change it to "finally, thinking more about the verbs that I use would help enhance my writing".)
It's ironic that you talk about not having an adequate vocabulary...and yet you have a very nice vocabulary in this piece, especially in the first paragraph. Is this typical for you, or do you think your heightened awareness of your own diction has caused this elevated speech? :)
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