Secret Sauce of Great Writing
Ex-Wall Street Journal Editor Teaches How To Make Your Blogs, Books & Business Writing Sparkle
4.44 (19451 reviews)
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44 mins
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Sep 2022
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FREE
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What you will learn
You will learn the four ingredients of good writing: simplicity, clarity, elegance and evocativeness.
You will know how good writers create powerful and beautiful prose.
You will easily be able to identify weaknesses in your writing.
You will know how to make your written content stand out.
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Our Verdict
The Secret Sauce of Great Writing offers practical tips and techniques for refining your prose, focusing on simplicity, clarity, elegance, and evocativeness. While some areas could benefit from updated examples and more variety in exercises, this concise course remains a valuable starting point for aspiring writers seeking to elevate their skills.
What We Liked
- The course succinctly lays out the 'four ingredients' of excellent writing: simplicity, clarity, elegance, and evocativeness.
- Real-world examples and exercises concretely demonstrate the concepts taught in this course.
- Instructor's clear explanations help solidify understanding, providing a strong foundation for improving your writing skills.
- Ideal for non-native English speakers, as it includes downloadable resources and covers the importance of active sentence structure.
Potential Drawbacks
- The course might not feel very engaging and lacks contemporary examples, seeming slightly outdated.
- Some exercises may come across as subjective or repetitive for certain learners.
- A few examples could be difficult to grasp due to limited familiarity with the context or concepts presented.
- Practice sections might not always align with individual writing goals or styles.
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