Make every word justify it’s existence

I was very, very wordy when I started trying to write formally. Casual tone, nothing to sweat. That’s easy. But with formal writing…I still am. It’s a constant struggle between a desire to ‘sound professional’ and the simple need for clarity and precision. However, thanks to an OpenCourseware Management Communication course I’ve read in my spare time, I’ve learned a few quick tricks to help instantly improve my writing! The first? “Make every word justify its existence on the page!”