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How to Say Nothing in 500 Words: Must-Read Essay on Writing

.baylor.edu — The core principles of good writing remain constant, and this essay has become something of a minor classic in explaining them. Be concrete, says Roberts; get to the point; express your opinions colorfully. This essay is humorous, direct, and almost salty in summarizing the working habits that all good prose writers must cultivate.

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  • abcpoet, on 07/09/2008, -2/+0Thanks for sharing!
  • davidairey, on 07/09/2008, -1/+1Writing tips you can't miss.
  • malexan, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1All these tips on writing and the poster couldn't use something different than a yellow background and some control on the width for those of us with high-resolution monitors!?
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