jgc's teachings

“Write using short sentences and simple paragraphs. Use the short, old words that make English so powerful globally: don’t “utilize” when you can “use”. Convoluted sentences and long fancy words might seem like they impress but they confuse the reader and leave them dissatisfied and feeling dumb. Make the reader feel smart by writing simply. Ever since humans have sat around camp fires to ward off animals we have told each other stories....

March 31, 2025 · 1 min · emot