Clean, Concise Writing: Streamline Your Wordy Sentences

by Ashan R. Hampton

What is clean writing? Whatever you write should be clear and understandable to most readers. Clean copy consists of text that is logical and free of extra words that might muddy its meaning. Whether for business, academics or social media, it is important to shape sentences in a way that is concise and compelling. In particular, “Clean, Concise Streamline Your Wordy Sentences” is an answer for teachers, students, copyeditors and novice writers who have written or received comments about clarity, wordiness or vague language. Written by an experienced English instructor, this book shows you how to write succinctly without sacrificing variety or style. Each chapter is loaded with examples and self-grading comprehension exercises that demonstrate how to convert sentences into longer pieces of writing that are engaging and pleasant to read.

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Published May 19, 2021