1. Graceful Writing
Good writing is:

2. 1. Clear, Precise Choose clear, precise words.
Avoid jargon, euphemism and non-inclusive language
Choose images that convey the connotations you intend.

3. Connotation home chuckle thin house laugh scrawny
residence smirk slender
domicile giggle anorexic
abode guffaw trim
dwelling cackle
roost

4. 2. Simple Choose the shortest words you can that still convey your
meaning.

5. 3. Economical Use as few words as you need to
say what you need to say.
Remove deadwood; reduce
phrases and clauses.
Combine sentences.
Be specific.

6. 4. Vigorous
Build strong sentences; avoid unnecessary negatives, passives, clichés and dull verbs (to be verbs).
Use fresh, concrete, vivid images.

7. 5. Graceful Make the sound and rhythm of your
sentence suit its meaning.
Consider sentence variety, word order
(parallelism), rhythm and sound.

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9. Remember:
Language can be a barrier to
communication or a pathway
to communication.