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- Don't start with "there". Consider starting with the noun instead. There is a common thought among students / The students think.
- Swap nouns for verbs. I made a decision / I decided.
- Reduce wordy phrases. In order to / to
- Avoid adjective strings. Use a stronger adjective instead. The customers are happy and excited / The customers are thrilled
- Don't use noun strings. More than three nouns in a row are confusing. Use a preposition to clarify the meaning. Company vacation rollover policy / Company policy on vacation rollover.
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Tips to sharpen your writing
- Turn prepositional phrases into adjectives. Prepositional phrases often start with "in" or "of". When it describes the noun, try to make a one-word adjective. CEOs in the tech sector /Tech CEOs.
- Replace adverbs with strong verbs. The ch...
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Write to express
Gregory Ciotti states that effective writing is lean, clean, and easy to read.
When you write, the purpose is to express, not to impress. You don't have to consider yourself a writer to become good at it. Some practical tips can help to sharpen your writing.
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Clear Writing
- Use positive description, not negative. The room lacks sunlight. / The room is dark.
- Replace "to be" verbs. Use stronger verbs. The parent and teenager are in a state of disagreement. / The parent and teenager disagree.
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