A few quick tips (will do a proper thing another time):
1. Learn AIDA. Attention interest desire action. That’s your framework if u want to persuade people. Google it.
2. Write like you speak. If you have to look up a word in a thesaurus, don’t use it. @nevmed taught me this
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3. Less than 25 words a sentence. Put commas where most use periods. 3-4 sentences per paragraph. Use active voice vs passive. Don’t use adverbs. These are generalizations that you can break after a while. Use
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4. Write at a 6th grade reading level. Simple writing is smart writing. Read Warren Buffets annual letter. He explains the worlds most complicated businesses very simply. It works. Use
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5. Change up your rhythm. Some longer sentences. Some short ones. Make your writing sing.pic.twitter.com/0Gbi7WjcgM
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I’ll do more another time. But learn to write effectively! It will change your business life, love life, personal life. Everything! Clear writing is clear thinking.
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Also, don’t over think grammar. Not as important as you think. Good writing means effectively community an idea. Not using shit your high school teacher banged in your head.
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I’ve been saying this to young people for years now. A strong command of writing skills will allow you to succeed in any job or field.
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and in life...all aspects.
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Did you mean use periods where most use commas?
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