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How to Write Less but Say More

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Audience Engagement Courses

Course Description

Overview

Discover the art of concise communication in this 15-minute TED Talk by Politico and Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei. Learn how to radically rethink your writing approach to captivate audiences in today's distracted digital world. Explore the concept of "smart brevity" and gain insights on crafting impactful messages by prioritizing your audience, simplifying your content, and avoiding self-indulgent writing. Understand the effects of mass information on brain rewiring and how to adapt your communication style accordingly.

Syllabus

Data
What are you doing
Mass information
Brain rewiring
Smart brevity
Stop being selfish
Audience first
Keep it simple


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TED

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