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Friday, Oct 24

On Writing Well

by William Zinsser

Good writing is clear thinking made visible.

Listen

Insight

Write to one reader. Use words you actually speak. Trust simplicity.

Reflection

When you chase style, you lose truth; seek meaning and style arrives.

Practice

Take your last paragraph. Cut every word that doesn’t change the meaning. Read it aloud.

Write to one reader. Use words you actually speak. Trust simplicity.
AwarenessPresenceFriday, Oct 24