Scriptwriting 101: Keep it simple

Here's a handy cheat sheet from the Word Wise blog, with suggestions on some common phrases that can be reduced to one word:

• at all times: replace with always
• at the present time: replace with now or currently
• because of the fact that: replace with because
• due to the fact that: replace with because
• for the purpose of: replace with for
• in order to: replace with to
• in spite of the fact that: replace with although or though
• prior to, in anticipation of: replace with before
• with regard to: replace with about
• on an annual basis: replace with yearly
• at this point in time: replace with now
• subsequent to: replace with after
• a large majority: replace with most
• be in a position to: replace with to or can
• in view of the fact that: replace with because
• in the event that: replace with if
• at your earliest convenience: replace with soon
• be in a position to: replace with are or can
• under the circumstances: replace with because or therefore