“The most valuable of all talents," Thomas Jefferson famously said, "is that of never using two words when one will do.” While true for speech and writing, this quote is particularly apt to the realm of writing.

Since we speak faster than we read, it’s easier to get away with a burdensome bit of text in our everyday speech. When writing, however, we need to cut to the chase. In fact, don’t you think Jefferson could’ve edited his famous phrase to something like, “The most valuable talent is never using two words when one will do”? Or, "Use fewer words"?

These ten tips for writing clear, concise sentences will allow you to position your thoughts in a golden frame free of imperfections. Let’s get to it.

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