Advice-for-writers Quote by E.C. McKenzie
““In the use of words, quality is more important than quantity.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Writing Quality, 2019
Effective communication values precise, meaningful words over many.
In simple terms: Quality of words beats quantity.
Choose words carefully to convey meaning.
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When to use this quote
- business emails
- academic papers
- creative writing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve word choice?
- What balance of brevity and detail works for you?
Too few words can seem vague.