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Re:Ask HN: How do you write great sentences, paragraphs, or ... by ianstormtaylor on Monday November 26, 2012 @03:05PM (#4833703)
Just having fun...

Non-fiction writing is plagued by unnecessary words and complicated structures. Extra words aren't impressive; they're confusing! Legal documents are a rare exception that use complex structures to limit ambiguity (or to create it). Unless you're drafting an air-tight contract, complexity will only contaminate your message.

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