Brain Pickings: 10 Tips on Writing from David Ogilvy

You may remember from an earlier post, that David Ogilvy is one the original 'Mad Men', or works in advertising. His list of ten writing tips sent to employees or colleagues is generally meant for business, but holds up pretty well in any context.

It would be nice to see more of this type of thing coming from bosses within companies right here in the 21st century. Most of the stuff I've seen given as workplace advice is generally garbage.

A few of my favorites,

3. Use short words, short sentences and short paragraphs.
7. Never send a letter or a memo on the day you write it. Read it aloud the next morning — and then edit it.


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