Short & Sweet, Why Word-Economy Needs to be in Every Writer’s Toolkit

Monday, July 13, 2026
7:00pm to 8:30pm

Free

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Organized by: Edmonton Public Library

July
13

Focusing on the art of concise and impactful writing, award-winning author Alexis Marie Chute delves into the importance of word-economy and its role in enhancing writing skills.

Attendees will learn valuable techniques to convey powerful messages using minimal words, refining their writing for maximum effect.

Some of the topics covered include:

- Sentence structure

- Imagery

- Musicality

- Humor

- Editing and revision

Chute offers practical strategies to instill brevity, clarity, and precision in writers’ expression, enriching their communication abilities. By embracing the concept of word economy, writers can equip themselves with a crucial tool that not only enhances writing but also encourages effective communication in all they do.

This is an online program. To receive a link and passcode to the online class, please register with your name and email address and instructions will be sent to you within 24 hours of the session.