The reviewer added a piece of advice that he had found particularly useful: every year re-read Strunk and White's The Elements of Style.
I have tried to do that. This year I am focusing on five of the Elementary Principles of Composition. For examples, see the book.
#14 Use the active voice.
#15 Put statements in positive form.
#16 Use definite, specific, concrete language.
#17 Omit useless words.
#20 Keep related words together.
