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The Sense of Style

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What’s it about?

A cognitive scientist reveals how to write with clarity and grace by understanding how the mind processes language, replacing rigid rules with empathy and classic style.

You’ll learn

  • Overcome the Curse of Knowledge
  • Write with concrete subjects and verbs
  • Use classic style: guide, don't lecture
  • Distinguish bogus rules from genuine ones