Writing Advice I've Changed My Mind About (After Teaching It For 10 Years)

I was wrong about these nonfiction writing lessons...
Writing Advice I've Changed My Mind About (After Teaching It For 10 Years)

We all make mistakes. Here are mine: 5 pieces of writing advice that I've changed my mind about.

  • Myth #1: Vary sentence length
  • Myth #2: Use the active voice
  • Myth #3: Avoid jargon
  • Myth #4: Write an outline first
  • Myth #5: Write for yourself

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