Monday, February 7, 2011

Less is more

A lot of people are experiencing writer's block. This would be a problem especially if you need to meet a deadline. On the other hand, most of the writers probably have written something that they know very well and they are passionate about. If you've experienced both, you'll probably notice that when you are passionate about something, you are able to write more information. Sometimes this may feel like wanting to pour out everything you know and transform it into a writing masterpiece.

When I went into the Technical Communication program, I realized that like wearing makeup, our piece of writing should also have the philosophy "less is more". It is important that we filter the words that we use. Remove the unnecessary words that often just create confusion. When people say less is more in writing, I always think of being clear and concise. This is applicable in all forms of writing, but I consider it of very high importance when it comes to technical writing. People who read manuals don’t need flowery words. Most of them just need to get their task done.  

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