What Three Writing Tips Are Important?

Simplify, punctuate, identify the audience

Simplify

As I am writing the first draft, I drool words on the paper and then return to simplify the piece so it gains focus. Currently, the introduction is 325 words. I imagine the word count will diminish by the final draft. Note: After revision, the introduction consisted of 214 words.

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