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Post by Joxcenia on Apr 19, 2006 21:57:24 GMT -6
01. Prefer the plain word to the fancy.
02. Prefer the familiar word to the unfamiliar.
03. Prefer the Saxon word to the Romance.
04. Prefer nouns and verbs to adjectives and adverbs.
05. Prefer picture nouns and action verbs.
06. Never use a long word when a short one will do as well.
07. Master the simple declarative sentence.
08. Prefer the simple sentence to the complicated.
09. Vary your sentence length.
10. Put the words you want to emphasize at the beginning or end of your sentence.
11. Use the active voice.
12. Put statements in a positive form.
13. Use short paragraphs.
14. Cut needless words, sentences, and paragraphs.
15. Use plain, conversational language. Write like you talk.
16. Avoid imitation. Write in your natural style.
17. Write clearly.
18. Avoid gobbledygook and jargon.
19. Write to be understood, not to impress.
20. Revise and rewrite. Improvement is always possible.
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Post by phalon on Apr 19, 2006 22:53:10 GMT -6
ACK!!!! I'll never master 6,7,8, and 13. And I don't even want to try 4! Give up my beloved adjectives and lovely adverbs?! Never!
Which is why I'll probably never be published.
That, and the fact that I actually have to write something first.
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Post by Joxcenia on Apr 19, 2006 23:18:16 GMT -6
Well, you know what they say about rules ... they're meant to be broken.
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Post by phalon on Apr 23, 2006 6:36:57 GMT -6
Shhhh, Chel.....my kids will hear.
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Post by Joxcenia on Apr 24, 2006 17:02:12 GMT -6
Okay, they're meant for ADULT's to break them.
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