Abstract, non-concrete language is not clever: it just obscures your message to the reader. Abstruse, ie hard to understand, is a close cousin of abstract.

Episode 57, abstractionism ad absurdum - a new writing syndrome

A daily exploration of the written word from a seasoned writer and writing skills trainer, to help you improve your English writing skills. The pod covers persuasive writing, therapeutic writing, rhythm, poetry and poetic meter, grammar, punctuation and voice.

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Episode 57, abstractionism ad absurdum - a new writing syndrome

Episode 57, abstractionism ad absurdum - a new writing syndrome