Thanks Tim, it does help. More time than not, KISS is forgotten.

On Nov 9, 2007 12:31 PM, Tim Mantyla <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> KISS and Jack Valenti's (former LBJ speech writer, then head ) of words
> come first to mind:
> "Keep it short, sharp and punchy." Seems to apply to every type of
> communication.
>
> I would also consider newswriting style, which advises using the 4 Ws + H
> to organize the writing: Who, What, Where, When, and How.
>
> Sorry, got brain fog today, wish I could be helpful in more detail.
>
> Tim


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