"Writing without Bullshit" changed how I write everything.
Bullshit writing is communication that wastes the reader’s time by failing to communicate clearly and accurately.
Treat your readers' time as more valuable than your own.
- Start boldly with a summary sentence
- Use fewer words
- Always edit the first draft
- Once you figure out what you mean - rewrite
- Don’t use passive voice
- Don’t use jargon
- Get rid of weasel words like most, some, frequently, often
If you use writing in your work, read this book to learn how to make your words count.
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Agree with all points, except the last one. Those are only weasel words if you use them in their weasel context.
E.g.
I would say: "always edit the fifth draft. Then, edit more".
Nice. It's wild to think so much of the content we consume is not edited at all!
This is been on my list to read! Looks like i gotta start it soon.
It's a quick read :)
Charles Bukowski style!
Businesses can really benefit from writing in Bukowski's style.
Whether they benefit from writing on Bukowski's subject matter? That's an experiment I would pay attention to.... lol
hahahh!