Application Tips with Apply Point: Common Writing Mistakes to Avoid (Spouting off clichés)

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Our clients are bright, accomplished people—who make these mistakes all the time. Here's what to avoid in your writing.

Spouting off clichés: Nothing says, "I don't think outside of the box" quite like the phrase "I think outside of the box."
We also read a lot of first drafts that include "puzzle pieces"—skip 'em, they're going to be in a thousand other
essays.

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