It’s happened to all of us at some point. We sit down to write, and the only thing our brains can think of in the moment are the most basic words. It’s admittedly frustrating when we know we have a large vocabulary, but every word seems like an elementary school word.

We’re here to tell you that is perfectly okay. In some cases, the more simple the words used, the better the story. What’s more important than using big words to show of your vocabulary is choosing the correct word for the moment.

First aired December 18, 2023.