Nothing smacks more of lazy, disinterested writing than the same, tired phrases being endlessly recycled. Remember the tedium of "see Dick, see Jane, see Spot. See Dick and Jane with Spot"? Children need this re-enforcement. Adults don't, so dig deep for synonyms.
The "find" function is a good indicator (under the "Edit" menu in most word processing programs). Writing about skiing? Type in "slope". If it surfaces 30 times, you might want to rethink, sprinkling the text with "incline, mountain, hill, run, cliff," etc.
Experimenting with language is also more rewarding for you, as a writer. Presumably, you've come to this profession – or hobby – because you savor words and expression. So don't trot out trite copy. Push yourself towards fresh phrases and clever twists. Your enjoyment will translate to the reader.
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