Lose the jargon in your writing

Hi and non-contact high-five to you!

The news of a Vaccine candidate found to be more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants without evidence of prior SARS-CoV-2 was the highlight of the week.

Plus Joe Biden won!

Enough about me, how did your week go?

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This week I learnt - How to lose the jargon in your writing

Yup, I learned two techniques for removing the jargon from my writing. Let’s dive in:

#1. Examples can help bring an article to life

Humans love anecdotes. They make your writing relatable. You could argue that examples are like the animal illustrations in our Biology textbooks back in secondary school. No matter how complex or boring a topic is, the right example can make it seem interesting and relatable.

For example, would you remember if the range of the new Samsung smartphone’s camera, or would you remember that you saw someone use it to take an image from over a thousand yards away?

#2. Writing clearly doesn’t mean “dumbing down”

We are all told to write clearly. Or as one of my editors loves to say, “you must write as if you were writing to a five-year old. Well, agreed, but that doesnt mean you should gloss over any complex topics or ideas. Take time to define any complex terms in plain English. By being intentionally clear about complex topics, your readers won’t feel like they are reading fluff or jargon.

Go forth and be great.

M‍y biggest takeaway this week 🚀

"When reading books or listening to podcasts or taking advice, remember that everyone is biased to their personal history.

The world is complex and there is no single path to a success. Look for patterns that are repeated across many successful people, not single stories." (James Clear)

What I’m thinking about?

Writing is like running. It never stops being painful. You just get better at it.

Thanks for reading this far. I am grateful!

Stay safe & sane,

Dozie

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