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07 Apr, 2008

Write Good 3: subtly blatant

Posted by: robertstevenson In: Fun stuff| Grammar posts

 

1.      The passive voice should not be used.

2.      Go around the barn at high noon to avoid colloquialisms.

3.      Don’t repeat yourself, or say again what you have said before.

4.      Who needs rhetorical questions?

5.      Don’t use commas, that, are not, necessary.

6.      Do not use hyperbole; not one in a million can do it effectively.

7.      Never use a big word when a diminutive alternative would suffice.

8.      Subject and verb always has to agree.

9.      Be more or less specific.

10.   Placing a comma between subject and predicate, is not correct.

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5 Responses to "Write Good 3: subtly blatant"

1 | ggratton

April 7th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

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This is brilliant. I’m stealing it. Thanks!

2 | The Swell Guy

April 7th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

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Killer. I think you found your voice!

3 | Lenka Bliss

April 7th, 2008 at 11:59 pm

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LOL :D This is perfect :D Hope that more parts are yet to come :D

4 | 4ever7

April 8th, 2008 at 10:41 am

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Great! I always learn something new from your blog!

5 | Steve

April 8th, 2008 at 2:09 pm

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I couldn’t have said it better myself.

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