Before Breakfast Second Cup: Write for the ear
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Oct 4, 2025 Discover how to enhance your writing by reading it aloud. This insightful discussion reveals how spoken words can highlight weak sentence structures. Learn the power of sentence endings and sound choices for greater impact. Explore techniques from great speakers to improve your writing's rhythm and clarity. Plus, get tips on applying these strategies to your emails for better readability. Transform your communication and engage your readers like never before!
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Write As If Spoken
- Assume your writing will be read aloud and structure it for the ear to boost clarity and engagement.
- Read your own writing out loud to spot long sentences, rhythm issues, and awkward word choices before sending.
The Ear Guides Silent Reading
- Silent readers typically 'say' words in their heads, so writing that sounds good aloud reads better silently.
- Prioritizing how prose sounds yields clearer and more compelling writing overall.
Read Aloud To Edit
- Practice reading scripts or drafts aloud to reveal where you gasp or stumble and then edit those sentences shorter or rephrase them.
- Break up monotony by varying sentence length so prose doesn't sound boring to listeners or readers.