Clarity & Style
Conciseness
Say the most with the fewest necessary words.
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What it is
The practice of expressing ideas clearly and briefly, eliminating unnecessary words while preserving meaning and impact. Conciseness respects your audience's time and increases comprehension.
Before & after
Before
“Due to the fact that we lacked time, we were unable to proceed.”
After
“Because we lacked time, we stopped.”
When you’ll use it
Writing executive summaries and brief reports
Delivering elevator pitches and quick updates
Creating meeting agendas and action items
Crafting social media posts and marketing messages
Pro tip
Cut filler prefaces and stacked qualifiers.
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