Over the next few weeks, I'll be doing a series on my most common edits. There are a number of things consistently misused by people when they write and I think they are worth a look.  Are you making these mistakes when you write? The first and most common edit is "that."  Here's a good example: "I think that a good college education is important."                                         Here's a better way:                                               "I think a good college education is important."     Simply eliminating the word "that" removes clutter from this sentence, helping it flow better. Uncluttered writing is easier to read, has an effortless flow and keeps readers engaged. Readers grow weary...