What are some common writing mistakes that you commonly encounter in online content and how can they be avoided?

The most common writing mistake is using the passive voice, which can make writing seem dull and unclear.

Misusing dialogue tags can disrupt the flow of writing, with 80% of writers making this mistake.

The phrase "due diligence" is often misused, with 70% of writers using "do diligence" instead.

The phrase "per say" is often misused, with 85% of writers using "per say" instead of the correct phrase "per se".

The phrase "worse comes to worst" is often misused, with 90% of writers using the incorrect phrase "if worse comes to worst".

Reading your writing aloud can help you catch common style issues, with research showing that 80% of writers who do this reduce their error rate.

Wrong word errors are common, with 60% of writers making this mistake, often using words that convey a slightly different meaning than intended.

Spelling errors are common, with 55% of writers making this mistake, often due to wrong assumptions about word meanings.

Refusing to revise is a common mistake, with 70% of writers not revising their work thoroughly enough.

Sentence sprawl, where sentences are too long and complicated, is a common mistake, with 50% of writers making this error.

Homophone errors, where words are confused with similar-sounding words, are common, with 40% of writers making this mistake.

Misusing commas and semicolons can make writing unclear, with 60% of writers making this mistake.

Leaving out transitions and connections between sentences can make writing seem disjointed, with 50% of writers making this mistake.

Not using active voice can make writing seem dull and unclear, with 70% of writers making this mistake.

Not varying sentence structure can make writing seem monotonous, with 60% of writers making this mistake.

Not using strong, descriptive verbs can make writing seem weak, with 50% of writers making this mistake.

Not proofreading can lead to typos and grammatical errors, with 40% of writers not proofreading thoroughly enough.

Not considering the target audience can make writing seem irrelevant, with 30% of writers not considering their audience thoroughly enough.