Writing guidance

Edit what you write

** How to edit your own writing by Harry Guinness

Some of his advice is longer term--I wouldn't expect you to go out and read all of Strunk and White this week!  

But much more of what he says is applicable immediately as you go from first draft to final draft.  Particularly: 

• "Cut, cut, cut", 
• Avoiding passive voice.
• his general attitude of viewing everything you write as a draft
  

Miscellaneous / common writing issues

• Write clear sentences.
• Usually you should Replace passive voice with active voice.
• ** When to quote  - and when  not  to quote!  Gotta read his description of "quote-and-run"!
• Avoid the "straw man" argument. Instead, choose the most charitable interpretation of a point of view that you disagree with. This is sometimes called an "Iron man" argument.