Impact Editor Alan Crawford recommends a fresh look at the sage writing advice of a literary master. And the annoying word of the month is too exhausting to contemplate.

More insights from the late comedian George Carlin, this time on why politicians have to speak the way they do to ensure that they don’t “inadvertently say something.”

He was a controversial comedian, but he was also an ally in the ongoing struggle against bad writing — and in particular the mindless preference for euphemisms.

Ever feel patronized by the tone of studied informality when listening to public radio? You’re not alone. And the annoying word of the month will leave you feeling less than “super.”

Blithesome Christmas and a Fortuitous New Year! Sometimes it’s OK to be cliché to keep your writing clear and concise.

It’s best to cut language that’s abstract, vague and impersonal. Our Impact editor explains why some euphemisms need to kick the bucket.

If good writing is “clear thinking made visible,” then we should avoid words and phrases that are “needless and bombastic.” Check out this writing advice before you choose your next turn of phrase.

Adverbs are running amok! We respectfully ask you to read on for more on this truly engaging topic.

This month’s writing advice gets to the bottom of cause and effect. And the Annoying Word of the Month is downright folksy.

George Orwell didn’t just warn us of a dystopian future; he also provided some no-nonsense guidelines for good writing.

Is it time to give the word “crisis” a break so it can make a comeback with more punch?

Don’t let your writing be part of the “infodemic.” And leave this annoying word of the month out of your next political conversation.

Stop piling on the jargon; it doesn’t make you sound smart. And strip this stale expression from your vocabulary.

Don’t awkwardize or uglyize your writing. Read this month’s tip before turning nouns into verbs in your next piece.

Ban this misleading phrase from your writing and let the facts speak for themselves.

From the office to your news feed – the pandemic has led to an even greater reliance on social media. MIT professor and author Sinan Aral explains the neuroscience behind why we love to scroll and why it’s becoming more difficult to tell fake news from facts.

Scrambling for synonyms? Here’s a writing tip that makes it easier. When you’re quoting an expert, this simple word is almost always best.