So the task is to write conversationally, then to edit mercilessly to remove the padding. Speech also contains many vague qualifiers. Avoid them in writing, generally - find the precise word, one that won't have to be qualified. We can't keep listeners waiting while we search for exactly the right word, so we buttress weak words with modifiers such as very or extremely, and we reduce words that are too strong with modifiers such as rather or somewhat. In writing, however, we can be more reflective and selective.
Fewer qualifiers means tighter, clearer, more concrete work.
Words can be likened to the bricks that make up a walkway. Whether the way is smooth and easy depends upon the fit of each brick.