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Writing tipsIf you are struggling to think of another word to use instead of the obviousone, don’t forget that Microsoft Word has a built in thesaurus. Or you couldwrite the word at the top of a page and write a list of similar words underneathit. Don’t be afraid to ask colleagues for examples of better words.Go with your instinct. If in doubt leave it out.Sometimes it’s helpful to work with someone when putting articles together,either getting them to check your work or to spend 10 minutes togetherworking on it. Two heads are better than one.If you cannot fit all your key messages in the article, you can use them inquotes.Next: More writing tips
Writing tipsIf you cannot fit all your key messages in the article, you can use them inquotes.Quotes should be plausible and sound like something the person would actuallySay.Quotes should be well linked and relevant to the sentence directly above it.For an article it is not very imaginative if all quotes sit at the bottom of thepage. If you try to work quotes into the copy then journalists will find it harderto remove the quotes.Next: More writing tips
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