- Avoid clichés like the plague - they're old hat.
- Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are unnecessary.
- Do not use a foreign word when there is an adequate English quid pro quo.
- Exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement.
- Don't repeat yourself, or say again what you have said before.
- Be more or less specific.
- Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.
Thursday, September 4
Tips on Becoming a Gooder Writer
I read this in the Reader's Digest, which found it off of plainlanguage.gov. It totally made me laugh. These are tips on being a "gooder writer."
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I read that and Voila, I'm gooder writer (I read good too).
I'm extremely un-intelligent enough (you know, kind of dumb) to make statement like that. SO, don't ask that of me, por favor! I say again, DON'T ask that of me!
Ok, now that I've left that dumb statement above, I can make a real comment! I unfortunately break many of those rules, quite often. Especially the (parenth) rule! It's kind of insulting to think that "they" don't think I'm a good writer! Just kidding! I don't care! If people don't like the way I write they just don't have to read it!
I, unfortunately, use parenthesis a lot! (I can't help it).
Your blogheader is tres chic! I mean, its like way beyond in the awesome factor because of its awesomely awesomeness! (does that count?)
Thanks for the shout out! It's always fun to find new bloggy friends!
ps. I really do like your blog header! :>)
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