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Some advice, in no particular order: 1. Writing is a conversation. If you're ever stuck in front of the computer, try using a voice recorder instead (e.g. whil
by ivan_ah 11y ago
Some advice, in no particular order:
1. Writing is a conversation. If you're ever stuck in front of the computer, try using a voice recorder instead (e.g. while going for a walk, or while sitting in the sun somewhere) and then transcribe what you said. I find it has magical effects of simplifying sentences and keeping writing interesting.
2. Write with a goal and a reader in mind. Do you want to inform/describe something or convince/sell something? Who are you writing to? When in doubt, write to inform, try to summarize and distill the essence of the topic.
3. Do not pervert the English language, e.g. if you say "utilize" instead of "use", I hate you. More on that front:
https://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/orwell46.htm https://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/orwell46.htm
4. Keep it short: in each sentence you're either getting to a point or setting up some context that will allow you to make a point soon.