2026 - 3 Ways to Sharpen Your Writing with Lane Greene, Columnist from The Economist

2026 - 3 Ways to Sharpen Your Writing with Lane Greene, Columnist from The Economist

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The video features an interview with Lane Green, a language columnist at The Economist. Lane discusses his background, the topics he covers in his column, and common mistakes people make when writing in English. He provides three tips for writing with style: using simple words, avoiding cliches, and using periods effectively. The conversation also touches on cultural differences in writing styles, particularly between English and Romance languages. Lane introduces his new book, the Economist Style Guide, and concludes with closing remarks.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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