2. When you hear a word you don't know (or know but don't use often) write it down or at the very least attempt to use it in speech and writing more frequently until it sticks.
3. Get the precise definitions of words from Merriam-Webster or similar.
4. Listen to the Word of the Day Podcast from MW.
5. Read The Economist's style guide.
6. Part of being eloquent in text is mastering punctuation. Read Practical Typography and take the time to choose the right character.
7. When you read something you're not sure you fully understand stop and investigate it.
8. Edit your work with multiple passes.
9. Hire an editor to weed out the words you use as a crutch. I struggle with overusing "do" and "just" (both of which usually just pollute the sentence with either unnecessary sincerity or condescension[1]) but find yours. I have a good recommendation if you're looking.
[1] Compare the below:
When push comes to shove, I really do believe in liberalism over practical realities.
When push comes to shove, I believe in liberalism over practical realities.
2. When you hear a word you don't know (or know but don't use often) write it down or at the very least attempt to use it in speech and writing more frequently until it sticks.
3. Get the precise definitions of words from Merriam-Webster or similar.
4. Listen to the Word of the Day Podcast from MW.
5. Read The Economist's style guide.
6. Part of being eloquent in text is mastering punctuation. Read Practical Typography and take the time to choose the right character.
7. When you read something you're not sure you fully understand stop and investigate it.
8. Edit your work with multiple passes.
9. Hire an editor to weed out the words you use as a crutch. I struggle with overusing "do" and "just" (both of which usually just pollute the sentence with either unnecessary sincerity or condescension[1]) but find yours. I have a good recommendation if you're looking.
[1] Compare the below:
When push comes to shove, I really do believe in liberalism over practical realities.
When push comes to shove, I believe in liberalism over practical realities.
He should just put the book down.
He should put the book down.