When it comes to writing, I’m a firm believer that less is more: wordy sentences are difficult to understand and confusing, which we emphasise on our writing courses. However, all too often, people use long words and complicated sentence construction which mean that the reader has to work far too hard. For example – what […]
Pulitzer’s quote on good writing
Joseph Pulitzer was an American newspaper editor and publisher who helped establish the pattern of the modern newspaper. In his time he was one of the most powerful journalists in the United States, and he’s best known for giving his name to the prestigious Pulitzer prize. His quote: “Put it before them briefly so they will […]