The only way to learn to write is to force yourself to produce a certain number of words on a regular basis.
William ZinsserI try to make what I have written tighter, stronger and more precise, eliminating every element that's not doing useful work. Then I go over it once more, reading it aloud, and am always amazed at how much clutter can still be cut.
William ZinsserIf the nails are weak, your house will collapse. If your verbs are weak and your syntax is rickety, your sentences will fall apart.
William ZinsserClutter is the disease of American writing. We are a society strangling in unnecessary words, circular constructions, pompous frills, and meaningless jargon.
William ZinsserThere's no subject you don't have permission to write about. Students often avoid subjects close to their heart ... because they assume that their teachers will regard those topics as 'stupid.' No area of life is stupid to someone who takes it seriously. If you follow your affections you will write well and will engage your readers.
William Zinsser