3 quick tips for tighter writing
Extraneous words are like bit of gravel in pudding. Here’s how to pick them out and get to the good stuff.
Extraneous words are like bit of gravel in pudding. Here’s how to pick them out and get to the good stuff.
The harder people try to write well, the worse their writing usually becomes. Here are some simple tips to follow.
Get out of your own way.
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Try printing out your pieces, revisiting revisions with fresh eyes and using your computer’s dictation feature.
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Needless phrases and filler words muck up your message. Hone your verbal scalpel, and excise the excess.