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Tags: writing
Inspiration: John Scalzi

Writing well:

- Speak what you write: Read it out loud to see if it is easy to read.
- Punctuate. Check spelling and grammar.
- Keep sentences short.
- Don't use words you don't really know
- Front load your point: Don't make people wade through anecdotes to get to the point.
- When in doubt, simplify. Simpler is easier to understand, hence is more effective communication.

(from http://www.scalzi.com/whatever/004023.html)

Last published: Monday 30th January 2012

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