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Mastering the Art of Brevity: Trim Your Writing Wisely

Explore the advantages of concise writing, understand why manuscripts tend to be verbose, learn how to decide what to cut, discover common trimming techniques, and enhance your efficiency in editing for brevity.

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Mastering the Art of Brevity: Trim Your Writing Wisely

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  1. 1 “Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue.” Ecclesiastes 32:8

  2. Outline • The benefits of brevity • Why manuscripts are wordy • Deciding whether + what to trim • Most common trims • Efficient trimming

  3. 3 “Never use a long word where a short one will do.” George Orwell

  4. 4 “Use short words, short sentences and short paragraphs. Never write more than two pages on any subject.” David Ogilvy

  5. 5 “When you’re done with a piece of writing, go back and cut 20%. Trust us, it’s possible.”www.dorisandbertie.com

  6. 6 “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing more to take away.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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