Key elements for writing simply
- Using ordinary words and simple sentences to make writing easier to read and understand.
- Ensuring that writing is accessible, allowing ideas to leap into the reader’s head without them noticing the words used.
- Being considerate of the reader by not using fancy writing to impress, which can burden the reader with extra work.
- Writing simply to be clear, especially for non-native English speakers, as it ensures that the ideas are conveyed without relying on difficult words.
- Avoiding fancy writing that can conceal the lack of ideas, as simple writing reveals the true content and keeps the writer honest.
- Creating work that lasts, as simple writing is more likely to be understood in the future when culture and language may have changed.
- Editing rigorously, which often involves cutting out unnecessary parts, leading to even simpler writing.
- Choosing to use complicated sentences or fancy words intentionally for effect, not by accident.
Linking
- 5 keys to readability
- [[Midjourney V6 prompts examples/030-039 Areas/32 Zettelkasten/Literature notes/Matter/Writing is the best personal growth tool|Writing is the best personal growth tool]]
- Nesslabs Community - Creative writing Session - Childhood Talents
- [[Midjourney V6 prompts examples/030-039 Areas/32 Zettelkasten/Literature notes/Matter/The 5 pillars of my writing process]]
- My personal writing style
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