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This brief discussion provides an overview on the topic of brevity and clarity when it comes to writing projects that have space and word limitations. Many students and professionals-alike tend to approach this matter from the perspective of cutting things short from the start so as to avoid ever going over their limits, but this isn't always a sound strategy for achieving the best balance for adequate clarity.

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The importance of approaching the first draft without dwelling too much on the word count or space limitations cannot be overstated. This is where we deal with the essential balance that is struck between brevity and elaboration with respect to clarity in one's writing.

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In the world of media, journalism and even academic writing, individuals are often wrestling with the burdens of word counts and constraints that often require cutting a lot of things short. This is often justified under the view of practicality with regards to the amount of time a reader can devote to a given piece, as well as the space said piece can take and whether clarity is lost in the process of too much content being produced. In general, this "less is more" approach creates a kind of outlook and attitude in these fields where brevity is associated with clarity, but this isn't always the case.

When it comes to articles or academic essays, space is always going to be the primary consideration, and by extension, brevity will remain an essential tool. ...

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