Writing Simply

As scientists, we should learn to write simple and clear prose

Simplicity in writing improves understanding and clarity.

This is especially crucial when we are not writing for a scientific journal.

Whenever I am unable to write in simple terms, I know I don't really understand what I want to say.

I am hiding behind jargon.

One of the best ways to learn how to write simply is to read clearly written prose.

Whatever genre it may be.

One of my recent reads that is written clearly and simply - and yet, persuasively - is Nicolas Cole 🚢🏴‍☠️'s "The Art and Business of Online Writing". (Or anything written by Category Pirates really).

We, scientists, can learn from his style.

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