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Be a Better Writer

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Judah Blumenthal shares some tips on how to improve your communication online.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Be a Better Writer

Judah Blumenthal on how to write concisely.

What's Your Point?

Keep it Simple

  • Fewer words results in clearer, more direct communication.
  • Know your point and get to it.
  • Focus on exactly who your audience is.

Boil and Reduce

One Sentence

  • Condensing an amazing idea to one, single sentence can it very clear.
  • It is easy to maintain focus on a single idea when it's well-stated and easy to reference.

Build an Outline

Outlines Help

  • List your ideas in a logical order.
  • Connect your ideas with clear, direct language.

Take a Step Back

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Let Your Writing Breathe

  • Some time away can totally adjust your perspective.
  • Even taking a break for lunch can be helpful.
  • Check your writing for redundancies.

Wrap it Up

Why Does It Matter?

  • Learning to say more with fewer words will help get your point across and come out on top.
  • Good writing is clearer, shorter, and more impactful.