This is a blog about language—word and phrase origins, grammar and punctuation, writing tips, language use, misuse and abuse, as well as words in general. Brought to you by an expatriate instructor of English. It is concerned with mainly English, as well as the way English interacts with other languages. http://www.smallpressexchange.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:05:45 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.smallpressexchange.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=Five-rules-for-effective-writing.html&Itemid=99999999 <p>If you want to be clear, if you want to be quoted, using effective language must be your top priority.In today&#39;s business and politics this is hardly ever the case. In many instances, imprecise language is used intentionally to avoid taking a stance. This is hardly a recent problem, and as George Orwell wrote in his 1946 essay, Politics and the English Language, the condition is curable. By following Orwell&#39;s&nbsp;five rules for writing, you&#39;ll distinguish yourself from competitor [...] stevenl Writing exercises Writing