Concise writing
Concise writing
- Clear
- Concise
- Accurate
When writing your manuscript, be as brief as possible without omitting essential details.
Keep it simple! Simple language is usually clearer; it is more precise and concise than complex language. Though you will often be describing something that is sophisticated, using unnecessarily complicated language will confuse the reader and weaken your message.
Ways to keep your manuscript clear, concise, and precise:
- Only one idea per sentence
- Use the active voice, not the passive voice, when possible
- Delete unnecessary or vague words and replace them with more specific words
- Avoid circular sentences and redundancies
TIP!
The Purdue Online Writing Lab is a fantastic writing resource and has many more examples of how to make your writing concise.
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