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+ | 1. Have something to say. | ||
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+ | 2. Read books, not just newspapers. | ||
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+ | 3. Understand the medium you are writing for. | ||
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+ | 4. Be direct. | ||
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+ | 5. Write short sentences. | ||
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+ | 6. Be clear and precise. | ||
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+ | 7. Never use a metaphor whose literal meaning you don't | ||
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+ | understand. | ||
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+ | 8. Write for the reader, listener, or viewer. | ||
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