The Urban Dictionary defines “New Skool” as anything fresh and new that threatens the established way of thinking or doing. It’s the opposite of “Old School,” and can apply to your writing as much as how you dance, dress, or the music you enjoy.
I’m not talking about gettin’-jiggy-wit-da-homeboys language, but about a fresh style of writing that works best in modern business.
A quick guide to “New Skool”
NO: Long, complex sentences YES: Simple and concise
NO: “Big word” syndrome YES: Plain English
NO: It’s all about you (the writer) YES: It’s all about them (the reader)
NO: Intro to conclusion YES: Conclusion first, then fill in the the gaps
NO: Write to demonstrate intellect YES: Write to solve a reader’s problem
Like to change your habits? Consider our public or in-house writing masterclasses.
