At one stage or another we all have to write an article – whether it’s for a Mothers Group Newsletter or your Horse Stud, sometimes, handy hints can save the day! Here is an interesting article from my favourite writers magazine Writers Digest ( www.writersdigest.com )with 10 ways to improve your writing style.
How to Improve Your Writing Style in 10 Minutes or Fewer
December 15, 2010  by Brandon Royal
Everyone can benefit from the occasional reminder of the principles of strong writing. Below are 10 tips and exercises designed to make your writing more clear and concise. Think of them as a 10-minute refresher course.
1. USE STRAIGHTFORWARD LANGUAGE.
The most fundamental way to simplify writing is to use simpler words. Simple words—whether verbs, nouns or adjectives—tend to have broader connotations, while complicated words have more specific meanings. Thus, you have a lower margin for error when using simpler words. Substitute a less familiar word with a more readily understandable one.

Rewrite the following sentences by expressing the ideas more simply:

The hurricane destroyed almost all structures along the coastline. Most homes were destroyed when water and wind joined forces to rip off roofs and collapse walls.

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