Great writing takes time and practice. As iconic businessman David Ogilvy said, "Good writing is not a natural gift. You have to learn to write well."
There are several ways you can quickly make improvements to your own writing.
Before you start writing anything, stop and think about what you want and need to say. Ask yourself, "What does this person need to know or understand after reading this email?"
You can also use the "5 Ws + H" that all journalists use when crafting their work:
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