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Stu · 07-11-2008, 10:09 PM

I stumbled across this post and I think it's really excellent. A lot of 'writing tips' articles rehash the same old points but I think this one raises some really fresh, interesting ones.

How to Say Nothing in 500 Words (A Lesson on Writing)

MattSuwak · 07-12-2008, 05:37 AM

Great link.

#4- Get rid of obvious padding.

That's the greatest tip I learned from Hemingway's On Writing.

Kindred · 07-12-2008, 06:33 AM

I recommend reading "Politics and the English Language" by George Orwell, if you want engaging writing that stands out. It is an old essay but it covers many pitfalls writers still make.

AlexG · 07-12-2008, 05:25 PM

Thanks for the link.
Having english as second language this helps.

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Stu Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 194	How to make your writing stand out I stumbled across this post and I think it's really excellent. A lot of 'writing tips' articles rehash the same old points but I think this one raises some really fresh, interesting ones. How to Say Nothing in 500 Words (A Lesson on Writing)

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MattSuwak Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 41	Great link. #4- Get rid of obvious padding. That's the greatest tip I learned from Hemingway's On Writing.

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AlexG Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 86	Thanks for the link. Having english as second language this helps.

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