George Orwell’s Elementary Rules of Writing


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Jan 27 2025 6 mins  

Despite the trend toward more visual communication, writing is still a necessary skill in public relations. Clarity, simplicity, and precision in writing make for inclusive and accessible communications. In a 1946 essay on Politics and the English Language, George Orwell, the author and broadcaster, outlined six elementary rules of writing. These rules have stood the test of time. We explore these rules that have stood the test of time.