Write Simply

By Paul Graham

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Write Simply I try to write using ordinary words and simple sentences.I try to write using ordinary words and simple sentences.The less energy they expend on your prose, the more they'll have left for your ideas.If the friction of reading is low enough, more keep going till the end.Indeed, lasting is not merely an accidental quality of chairs, or writing.There are of course times when you want to use a complicated sentence or fancy word for effect.The other reason my writing ends up being simple is the way I do it.Found this useful? Follow for more, and save this post.
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  1. Write Simply

    I try to write using ordinary words and simple sentences.

  2. I try to write using ordinary words and simple sentences.

  3. The less energy they expend on your prose, the more they'll have left for your ideas.

  4. If the friction of reading is low enough, more keep going till the end.

  5. Indeed, lasting is not merely an accidental quality of chairs, or writing.

  6. There are of course times when you want to use a complicated sentence or fancy word for effect.

  7. The other reason my writing ends up being simple is the way I do it.

  8. Found this useful?

    Follow for more, and save this post.

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