Aug 10 / S. W. Shinn

Writing Concisely

Reading Shrunk’s Elements of Style will quickly showcase how concise writing leads to easier reading. This Plain English Campaign link has a list of words to avoid, including:

  • consequently (so)
  • ensure (make sure)
  • forward (send)
  • in accordance with (under, keeping to)
  • in excess of (more than)

And remember, 2nd Draft=1st Draft - 10%!

Read full list at Plain English Campaign: How to write in plain English

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