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Lt Col Jim Coe
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Col Bass is correct (even though she's hyping her book) and her points are on target.

I worked as a magazine editor for 4 years. It honed my writing capabilities significantly. I wrote, edited, and evaluated fact and fiction articles almost every day. These skills served me well during the remainder of my Air Force and civilian careers.

Here's a few hints about good writing:
-Know your reader or audience so you can shape your presentation for them
-Determine the purpose of the prose before you start writing
-Keep it simple. Short, clear paragraphs and sentences work. Never force the reader to wade through a swamp of Government gibberish to find your point.
-To write good reading, read good writing. Always have a well written fiction or non-fiction book on your phone or tablet to help fill downtime.
-Spell check doesn't catch everything. If accuracy, grammar, and spelling are critical, read the document backwards. You'll be surprised at the errors you'll spot.
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The book "On Writing Well" taught me these things. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. Could recommend any other good books improving my writing skills?
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Writing is a skill like any other. It takes a lot of practice and a lot of reading to create a formidable style!
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Got anything to say about the book, author, or video?
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I think she is spot on. Using powerful and effective words means learning which words are the most effective. She would be a great mentor. Many people need a mentor, at least in the beginning. I would not mind buying a copy of the book to learn more. I might even recommend it to students. I have often recommended books to students to help them with resumes and cover letters. From what I gathered I could use this book to request grant money as well!
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