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Harold Evans (1928–2020) was a British-born journalist, editor, and author. He served as editor of The Sunday Times and later as president and publisher of Random House.
Known for: Do I Make Myself Clear?: Why Writing Well Matters
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Do I Make Myself Clear?: Why Writing Well Matters
In this book, Harold Evans, a legendary editor and journalist, explores the craft of clear and effective writing. Drawing on decades of experience in newspapers and publishing, Evans offers practical advice on how to write with precision, clarity, and impact. He dissects examples of good and bad writing, showing how language can be used to inform, persuade, and inspire. The book serves as both a guide for writers and a reflection on the importance of clear communication in public life.
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The Decline of Clarity
I have watched with both fascination and alarm as language in public life has become clouded with bureaucratic jargon and managerial euphemisms. What should be straightforward has become baffling, because many institutions prefer obscurity—it hides the absence of thought or the presence of deceit. I...
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Principles of Clear Writing
Clear writing begins with clear thinking. I learned early in the newsroom that if a journalist cannot express an idea simply, he likely doesn’t understand it clearly. So before a single word is written, the writer must grasp the essence of what needs to be said. Every sentence is a test of thought. ...
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About Harold Evans
Harold Evans (1928–2020) was a British-born journalist, editor, and author. He served as editor of The Sunday Times and later as president and publisher of Random House. Known for his investigative journalism and editorial leadership, Evans was knighted for his services to journalism and literature....
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Harold Evans (1928–2020) was a British-born journalist, editor, and author. He served as editor of The Sunday Times and later as president and publisher of Random House. Known for his investigative journalism and editorial leadership, Evans was knighted for his services to journalism and literature....
Harold Evans (1928–2020) was a British-born journalist, editor, and author. He served as editor of The Sunday Times and later as president and publisher of Random House. Known for his investigative journalism and editorial leadership, Evans was knighted for his services to journalism and literature. His works include several influential books on writing and history.
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Harold Evans (1928–2020) was a British-born journalist, editor, and author. He served as editor of The Sunday Times and later as president and publisher of Random House.
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