一篇优秀的文章,一开始写出来的时候只是一个ugly baby一样的草稿,如何进行修改润色编辑出独特的风格呢?Wes Kao的几点建议可以参考。
1.避免生硬的文字:主要是那些听起来没有表情的文字,需要换一个更有力量的词增加魅力。比如:
I am fine with it换成
Great, i am on board
2. “然而”是一种夸张的表达“但是”的方式。这太正式和官僚主义了。
“It should take an hour each day. However, you can do your work on your own schedule.”换成
“It should take an hour each day. You can do most of your work on your own schedule.
3.不要让坏消息显得过于沉重。
“Unfortunately we only offer the event on X dates, but recordings are sent the next day.”换成
“Absolutely. Events are only scheduled on X dates & recordings are sent the next day.”
4.将肯定的陈述作为您的默认设置。
“I could not be more proud to...”换成
“I am incredibly proud to...”
5.不要说你不能做的事,说你能做的事
“I can’t meet until 2pm.”换成
“I can meet at 2pm and anytime after.”
6. 让我们假设您的默认设置是说实话。
“To be honest, I don’t think that’s a good idea.”换成
“I don’t think that’s a good idea.”
7.Very, truly, and really少用,没有这些你的表达也会affirmative.
“I really appreciate you and am truly glad to be part of the team.”换成
“I appreciate you and am honored to be part of the team.”
“写作更像是一个雕塑,在那里你可以移除,你可以消除以使作品可见。” - 埃利·威塞尔
注意这些词——它们会潜意识地潜入你的写作中。幸运的是,它们很容易删除,并且会立即使您的写作更有力。