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Queercents » Blog Archive » Queercents Weekly Roundup — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:01:05 +0000

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By: Aladine Vargas

Aladine Vargas — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:48:05 +0000

“Wallpapers” comment is funny. He rants about how he is so great at following all the tips. Forgetting tip one is “Put the reader first.”

These tips are spot on and useful. Another useful tip is “twitterizer” your ideas. Try saying an idea in 140 characters.

By: Martin

Martin — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:31:16 +0000

I like the post. Very basic but the whole truth. Pretty simple and clearly though out.

As a writer I also believe that simplicity is divine! However, it requires practice to master simplicity :)

By: Tricia

Tricia — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:24:18 +0000

Ah, hallo. Tell me something new sometime. These are practically all in Strunk & White’s “The Elements of Style” and the most basic tips from my expository writing class. YAWN!!!

By: ArCHRIStotle

ArCHRIStotle — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:59:36 +0000

Great post!! I’m a newbie so I really appreciate this post. I want to be great so I’m studying the master and you are included in that group! thanx again!

By: Aislinn O'Connor

Aislinn O'Connor — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:17:11 +0000

This is an excellent and very helpful article.

One thing I’d like to add is that words are easier to understand, and much more compelling to keep reading, if they flow in a natural speech rhythm.

It’s a good idea to write as if you’re talking to a person, then read it back – aloud. If the rhythm of your words feels like a normal conversation, great. If it doesn’t, play around with the wording till it does.

You’ll soon find that you start to do it naturally, and it’s a great way of making an article sound fresh and full of impact, instead of stilted and forgettable.

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By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:37:32 +0000

Thanks very much. It is very true that using simpler words can be very beneficial. It is even more relevant today that paragraphs be shorter and straight to the point. Our attention spans are just getting shorter and shorter!

By: Danielle Ingram

Danielle Ingram — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:12:49 +0000

I think the main theme throughout all of these tips is to be aware of your target reader, it is so important to identify your audience before you start writing.

I particularly agree with writing short sentences, this can really help to ensure your writing is clear and easy to understand.