Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min · 3 segments
That's conventional writing wisdom, but when is it *not* a good idea? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
The bar for grammatical and technical correctness is higher in print than in spoken English.
You not only need to be right about your point, but you also need to make your case in an aesthetically pleasing way.
One of the best ways to establish your authority on a topic is to also establish your authority over the English language.
If you can write well, your reader will assume you can probably also do other things well.
All that to say, conversational writing is a good thing, but don't take it too far.
The bar for grammatical and technical correctness is higher in print than in spoken English.
You not only need to be right about your point, but you also need to make your case in an aesthetically pleasing way.
One of the best ways to establish your authority on a topic is to also establish your authority over the English language.
If you can write well, your reader will assume you can probably also do other things well.
All that to say, conversational writing is a good thing, but don't take it too far.
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