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Let's talk about writing, more specifically economical writing.
Strike that.
Let's talk about economical writing.
Deidre McCloskey's little book on #EconomicalWriting is fantastic!!!
See my top takeaways from the book below
Strike that.
Let's talk about economical writing.
Deidre McCloskey's little book on #EconomicalWriting is fantastic!!!
See my top takeaways from the book below
1. 'economic models are economic poetry' (18)
some economic arguments are a series of analogies, just like poetry. Realise it. Use it to your advantage. It can make your writing more persuasive.
some economic arguments are a series of analogies, just like poetry. Realise it. Use it to your advantage. It can make your writing more persuasive.
2. Find outline or arrangement of ideas that fits your argument.
Write notes in paragraph form (1 idea per paragraph, it doesn't have to be longer than 1 sentence). Print them out and cut up paragraphs. Rearrange on floor or table until the arrangement seems right.
Write notes in paragraph form (1 idea per paragraph, it doesn't have to be longer than 1 sentence). Print them out and cut up paragraphs. Rearrange on floor or table until the arrangement seems right.
