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Why are authors discourages from using cliches?

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I think it is because for an author to really stand out they have to have originality and stray from the expected and things that have already been done
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Answer: Here's why you shouldn't use cliches in your writing: It muddies your story's originality - It's hard to read a story that's riddled with common slang and overused ideas. Using cliches can dilute your story and make it sound pedestrian.

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