Write Simply
19 hours ago
- Writing with ordinary words and simple sentences makes it easier for readers to engage deeply with ideas.
- Reducing friction in reading helps readers stay engaged longer and reach the end of the text.
- The goal is to make ideas leap into the reader's head, minimizing awareness of the words (like saltintesta).
- Simple writing is more considerate, especially for non-native English speakers, and doesn't burden readers.
- Fancy writing can hide a lack of substance, while simple writing forces honesty.
- Simple writing lasts better over time as culture and language change, signaling quality.
- The author writes simply because they find complex or intellectual prose clumsy, not accidental.
- The writing process involves fast first drafts followed by extensive editing and cutting to achieve simplicity.