Writing Tips: Replace Long Noun Phrases with Short Verbs
Office Dynamics
APRIL 4, 2017
This is part of a series by editor Barbara McNichol to provide tips for writing like a pro. Ever wonder how to make your sentences less verbose and more direct? This works like magic: Change long nouns to short verbs. Consider the differences in these examples from a manual: “They remain in contradiction with themselves” vs. “They contradict themselves.”.
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