[Word Wise] Writing Tip: Be Easy to Read

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[Word Wise] Writing Tip: Be Easy to Read - Write in Short Sections
June 16, 2015

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Volume 11, Number 5 ... ISSN: 1933-9690

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FEATURE: Simple Writing Tip - Be Easy to Read. Write in Short Sections.

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Part 5 of Five Simple Steps for Better Writing

People are busy. That explains why the USA Today® format is so popular – readers like information quick and tight.

Like this.

Be easy to read. Write in short sections.

Writing Fix: What To Do

Write crisp lists of ideas and bullet points.
Use short sentences, paragraphs, and sections.
Make sure there’s plenty of white space on your document.
Keep paragraph length to five lines or less.
Use the breath test. Can you read a sentence or a paragraph in one breath? If the answer is no, then break it into sections.

Look for more simple writing tips in the next issue of Word Wise!

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