Can a simple infographic actually improve writing skills? This infographic strives to do just that. By pointing out five commonly used words and providing stronger alternatives, this visual helps students and teacher alike improve writing skills. More importantly, it helps achieve a stronger writer's voice. This infographic identifies five weak words or phrases a writer should eliminate from his or her writing. Instead of just listing words to avoid, this infographic provides writers with words or phrases to use instead. Right below the replacement suggestions are examples of the words in use. To wrap up the infographic, there is a forty-five-word chart of ways to avoid the word very. That's right- FORTY-FIVE! It's hard to imagine a writer will not improve with even a cursory glance at this infographic. It is a must-have in every writing classroom!!