As a former journalist, a few (hopefully) helpful hints to fellow posters:
- Shorter is generally better, increasing the odds your words will be read,
- Open with your main point, THEN back it up with corroborating facts, in the order of importance,
- Simple words are usually better than complex; flow better in a conversational way; less intimidating. SOUND less scholarly, learned and 'profound,' but take a lot less effort to digest and absorb. Less effort, more readers
People come here, it's my feeling, not to read doctoral theses, but plain and simple ideas delivered in a palatable way.
Not that I'm grading papers here, and MY posts are far from perfect.
But I get interested in a conversation sometimes and suddenly get stopped in my tracks by a complicated and wordy 'dissertation' some people obviously read, but is too much for me!
Just my two cents.
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Usually you can state anything in 100 words or less, and more than that is just showing off.....
AnneWimsey
Level 9
Jan 13, 2020
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My posts range from just a few words to long and highly structured pieces. I find that a good structure in other people's posts to be very helpful in reading. My posts on technical subjects necessarily include technical words. I aim for style to suit both the medium and the audience; it is rare for me to write in my journalist style on this site.
anglophone
Level 9
Jan 12, 2020
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I'm not a writer but I'm a reader, and I agree.
BitFlipper
Level 8
Jan 12, 2020
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I'm an English teacher, but even I gravitate to shorter posts. I'm a huge fan of Twitter for that reason. Succinct, well-phrased words are catchier than longer narratives.
At least for me
ElusiveMoby
Level 7
Jan 12, 2020
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I like the way you numbered your points rather than writing in paragraph form. Much easier for the reader.
ElusiveMoby
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Jan 12, 2020
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