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	<title>Build Up To Something</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Write in Plain English</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2006 01:12:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven Choy</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Lifehacks</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[	I support using plain English in writing. I started to practise writing in plain English for some time. Here are the main ways to make writing clearer:
	
	Keep your sentences short
	Prefer active verbs
	Use &#8216;you&#8217; and &#8216;we&#8217;
	Choose words appropriate for the reader
	Don&#8217;t be afraid to give instructions
	Avoid nominalisations
	Use positive language
	Use lists where appropriate 
	
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		<title>So you want to start a startup?</title>
		<link>http://www.stevenchoy.com/wordpress/so-you-want-to-start-a-startup/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2006 01:57:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven Choy</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Lifehacks</category>
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		<title>Ten short inspirational quotes in 1-10 words</title>
		<link>http://www.stevenchoy.com/wordpress/ten-short-inspirational-quotes-in-one-to-ten-words/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2006 02:51:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven Choy</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Lifehacks</category>
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		<title>Make Your Speaking Easy and Effective</title>
		<link>http://www.stevenchoy.com/wordpress/how-to-make-your-speaking-easier-and-more-effective/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven Choy</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Pedagogy</category>
	<category>Lifehacks</category>
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		<title>Fifty tips that can help you in writing</title>
		<link>http://www.stevenchoy.com/wordpress/fifty-tips-for-improving-writing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2005 15:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven Choy</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Lifehacks</category>
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		<title>How to be more creative</title>
		<link>http://www.stevenchoy.com/wordpress/how-to-be-creative/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven Choy</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Lifehacks</category>
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		<title>Workers in the Age of Connection</title>
		<link>http://www.stevenchoy.com/wordpress/workers-in-the-age-of-connection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 06:45:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steven Choy</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Lifehacks</category>
	<category>Web Culture &#038; Publishing</category>
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