Don’t Underestimate Your Readers
Posted in writing on 19. May, 2008
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Don't write what is obvious.
Eliminate all redundant words and phrases.
Your readers will still get your drift without any over-explanations.
EXAMPLE: The judge sentenced the thief to six years in jail.
BETTER: The judge sentenced the thief to six years.
EXAMPLE: The house was painted green in color.
BETTER: The house was painted green.
EXAMPLE: The whistle had too loud a sound.
BETTER: The whistle was too loud.
EXAMPLE: He was over two hundred pounds in weight.
BETTER: He was over two hundred pounds.
EXAMPLE: Each tire lasts for a predetermined number of miles when the car is driven.
BETTER: Each tire lasts for a predetermined number of miles.
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