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How to write well with few words!

Ivan Nyagatare
3 min readOct 23, 2023

Easy reading is damn hard writing.

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Making every word count is essential in both professional and personal communication. Concise writing that effectively communicates the main points is more effective than wordy digressions. Writing less but saying more is not about sacrificing substance but rather about honing the craft of concise communication.

“Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.”― Mark Twain

You can write powerful, memorable writing that stands out from the rest by accepting simplicity and clarity. To help you get better at saying more with less, here are some essential tips:

  1. Start with a clear purpose: Clearly understand your message and what you want to achieve before writing. Take time to distill your main idea and identify the essential points you want to convey. A focused purpose will help you avoid unnecessary information and streamline your writing.
  2. Be Ruthlessly Selective: When editing your work, be ruthless in cutting out unnecessary words, phrases, and details. Every sentence and word should serve a purpose and contribute to the overall message. Eliminate redundant information, excessive adjectives, and repetitive statements. Choose solid and precise words that convey your…

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Ivan Nyagatare
Ivan Nyagatare

Written by Ivan Nyagatare

I am a writer, educator, creator and entrepreneur. Focused on creating tech tools, content, books and courses to help you develop better perspectives.

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