First, make sure special words are clearly defined and have no conflicting definitions. Second, if you are an engineer at a large company whose attorneys file reams of patent applications, ask the attorney if you can help review the claims prior to filing, so that you can help remove limitations where possible. Third, work with your attorney to make sure your application is enabling. Fourth, ask your attorney if your lengthy, detailed, citation-rich background section ought to be deleted. Fifth, re-read your patent application while imagining it is the target (or weapon) of deep-pocketed litigation.