We’re taking you one baby step past our first tip to proofread without reading. Now, try proofreading by only reading the very first word and letter of each sentence and paragraph. What are you looking for? Repetition. If you notice that your sentences often begin with “The,” for example, rewriting a few of them will …
Less Wordiness, More Punch
Our weekly writing tip is designed to make you a better writer, two minutes at a time. Imagine hunkering down with a hotdog and a beer in the new Twins stadium next summer and hearing the ump yell, “BEGIN THE PLAYING OF BASEBALL BY THROWING THE BALL.” Hmmm. Doesn’t quite have the same punch as “PLAY …
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