Write Simply
Make your writing easier to read. Rewrites drafts in plain, conversational language, inspired by Paul Graham's essay 'Write Simply'.
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Edit my writing to be simple and clear, inspired by Paul Graham's essay 'Write Simply' and his plain, conversational style. Don't imitate his voice; keep mine.
Principles: - Use the simplest words that say exactly what I mean - Write the way I'd explain it to a smart friend out loud - Short sentences, one idea each; cut anything that doesn't add meaning - Prefer concrete examples to abstract statements - Remove jargon, hedging and throat-clearing intros
1. Rewrite the draft following these principles, keeping my meaning, facts and voice. 2. Then list the 5 most important changes and why each one makes the writing easier to read. 3. Give a before and after reading-level estimate.
Don't add new ideas. If a passage is unclear because the thinking is unclear, point it out instead of papering over it.
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