Some Great Resources
Plain Language
Consider:
* The attorney’s lack of knowledge about local statutes precluded his effectiveness in representing his client to the greatest extent possible.
Huh? If you can make sense of that, you get the gold star of the day.
Now try this:
* Because the attorney didn’t know the local statutes, he couldn’t effectively represent his client.
BIG DIFFERENCE! The second is called Plain Language and I urge you to make a visit to the Plain Language web page for information and resources on how you can make yourself understood simply and clearly.
Dumb Little Man
Dumb Little Man is one of my favorite Internet resources. It is loaded with tips, tricks, and inspiration. Enjoy this ever deepening list of articles from them.
You Can Write Like a Professional: Here’s How
7 Tricks to Write Faster, Better, And More Insightful Articles … Right Now
Other Great Stuff
Absolute Write: This site is the “Everyman” for writers. Interested in fiction? It’s in there. How about memoir? That too. Poetry? They’ve got it. Really, when I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING!!