Although it’s not necessary to craft blog posts with the descriptive depth of JRR Tokein’s, The Lord of the Rings – using a Thesaurus can greatly improve one’s writing. A Thesaurus gives us to the ability to transform boring, repetitive words into a lively mixture of well chosen phrases.
The What & Where of A Thesaurus
What’s a Thesaurus? A Thesaurus is similar to a dictionary but instead of definitions, a list of synonyms is presented. For example, if you wanted to look up the word “friend” – you’d probably get the following list. Ally, associate, compatriot, buddy, chum, mate, pal, etc.
A standard paper bound Thesaurus may be sufficient for your needs; especially if you’re still getting used to this little thing called the internet. For myself and many others – Thesaurus.com is the perfect alternative.
Plug in your word, and out pops more synonyms than you’ll ever need. We’ve finally found the secret to Flo Rida and Lil Wayne’s rapping success. 
Thesauri For Blogs
In my own blog writing I consistently use a Thesaurus. Not only is it a great way to increase my knowledge of the English language, but it allows me greater creativity and options when writing blog posts. When a word or phrase hasn’t sounded quite right, or I needed to increase the comprehension of a concept – a Thesaurus usually fixes the problem.
I do have one large apprehension in teaching the use of a Thesaurus. A Thesaurus should not be overused. It should only be used in instances when a synonym will increase the comprehension or flow of a certain sentence.
Many bloggers get caught up in writing fancy posts with unknown words that only the most intelligent professor could understand. Remember – Keep It Simple Stupid.
Wrapping Up
Benefiting from the use of a Thesaurus is a delicate balance. Use it where needed, but don’t overdo the simple. Concepts should remain concise, and words shouldn’t be beefed up – just because.
Writing is an art form and with it – comes the many years required to master the trade.
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