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Two recommendations:

* On Writing Well

* Google's free, self-guided technical writing courses

Using these, you should get much better at refining your writing. Write naturally, then go back and edit when rereading according to the your new skills.

Another thing to get better at is layering your message. Assume that some percentage of people drop off each paragraph. Important details for the entire audience should be front and center. Then gradually get more specific.

Boz has a nice write up on this: https://boz.com/articles/communication-is-the-job



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