I have a problem with “that!”
Have you ever searched your writing for the word “that?” I did, and holy snarkies! I threw in unnecessary “thats” all over the place. Here is a poorly written example for illustrative purposes:
She said that the book is that one that she read when
she was at that house in the Hamptons.
Really? Four needless “thats?”
She said the book is the one she read when she
was at the house in the Hamptons.
Not Pulitzer quality writing, but you get the point.
Wanting to practice what I preach, I rechecked my novel for “thats.” Yikes . . . there are many more I can take out.
Take THAT, that!
Oh man . . . she used “that” for the four millionth time.
Robin Coyle 
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Listen to your dachshund. Our pets know! lol
He is a know-it-all. Damn dog.
Oh, you used a bad four-letter word. lol
Get the soap. I’ll wash my mouth out.
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One of the best writing tips you have given me! Seriously makes a huge difference taking out unnecessary “thats”