With summer in full swing, I had the opportunity to go to a pro baseball game recently. The weather turned out perfectly, and I found myself soaking up the sunshine while watching “America’s pastime.” I didn’t grow up regularly watching sports, but I’d heard the hubbub this season about the changing MLB rules and I was curious enough to check it out.
The new rule changes shave about a half hour off the game time. A few seconds here, a few seconds there. The game was now a little more streamlined, making it a bit more welcoming to new spectators…just like an edited piece of writing!
Taking out the fluff is a standard step when I edit articles for business websites. These are phrases or sentences that don’t add anything new to the piece and can be cut without anyone missing them. The end result is a punchier, more focused piece of writing that is easier on the reader’s attention span.
I enjoyed taking in the atmosphere at the ball park and I didn’t miss any of the cut “fluff” time. Whether it is baseball or business articles, taking a thoughtful, organized edit to the project can produce a more enjoyable experience for a wider audience.
Even if you’re not a sports fan, baseball has seeped into the language of everyday conversation. Check out this list of 10 Common English Baseball Idioms and see how many you use already! And if you’re looking for editorial services, learn more about how I can help by visiting my Services page.
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