Each receives a succinct write-up: some of these a little stiff with theory; others, it must be said, based almost verbatim on promotional literature put out by the architects themselves.
This is succinct writing, a little talky, but extremely conscious of the borders.
My first impression: This deceptively slim book is a lovely case study of clear, succinct writing.
But succinct writing can be powerful, and when you combine a few powerful words with personal insights that touch you deeply, the result can be important.
The authors, with their strong track record and all-encompassing analytic, thoughtful and succinct writing style succeed in integrating the evidence behind such a complex topic.
For this, good succinct writing is necessary.
But the connection between clear thinking and succinct writing was expressed as early as 1657 by Blaise Pascal: "I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it short".
July 28 , 1938Sydney, Australia August 6, 2012 New York City, New York Robert Hughes, in full Robert Studley Forrest Hughes (born July 28 , 1938 Sydney, Australia died August 6 , 2012 Bronx, New York, U.S.) Australian art critic and television personality known for his informed and highly opinionated criticism and his accessible and succinct writing style.
I wrote about the importance of succinct writing in part one of this series; the cover letter should carry that forward.
As you'll see in future columns, these tidbits of succinct writing are the stuff from which effective cover letters and interview responses are made.
The label is the ultimate piece of succinct writing, as it is the final result of all those pages on the moving truck.
