Want to be a good writer? Listen to Orwell.
If you believe that you can never stop learning and like to get ideas and direction from the experts every now and then to keep you moving on up, then take a moment to read this article from George Orwell on how to be an effective writer. It’s from an inspirational website called “Pick The Brain”.In today’s world of constant communication: email’s, reports, citizen journalism, increased viral marketing etc we all could do with a reminder of how to write better. We certainly know a number of journalists who could heed his advice! Pass it on!
The article is titled : George Orwell’s 5 rules for Effective Writing and you can read the entire article here which we recommend. In summary the rules are:
- Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print.
- Never use a long word where a short one will do.
- If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
- Never use the passive where you can use the active.
- Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word, or a jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent.
- Break any of these rules sooner than say anything outright barbarous.
For all the academics and intellects or those in need of a reminder of your word-filled tertiary days – we recommend that you read the entire ORIGINAL article here! Enjoy! Sharpile to Aquoibon for the referral as always.
