gilest.org: Clarity hacks
For each section of an article, I will:
The new version written from memory will take a more direct path toward what's important. The fluff falls away when you focus on effectively re-articulating yourself.
- Read it.
- Take an hour-long break.
- Rewrite the section from memory—focusing only on the critical points.
The new version written from memory will take a more direct path toward what's important. The fluff falls away when you focus on effectively re-articulating yourself.
Julian Shapiro • Writing Well - Part 3 - Rewriting and Editing
Writers:
Staple these 19 small (but powerful) writing tips to your desk: https://t.co/VoI5xMq4Yx
with your reader in mind, you begin to write. That means choosing the words to get your message across, as well as thinking about how much to write and how to structure it. It also means taking the time to work on your writing until it’s as clear as you can make it. And it means thinking about how your words will appear on the page or the screen.