Email Writing receives a topic-specific treatment on this page.
Subject line
State the purpose rather than echoing the body.
First sentence
Put the request or update immediately.
One explanation
Give necessary context once.
Bullets
Use bullets for separate actions.
Close
Do not repeat the request in several farewell sentences.
Frequently asked questions
What does battologize mean?
To repeat words, phrases, or ideas excessively and tiresomely.
Is all repetition bad?
No. Deliberate repetition can create emphasis, rhythm, structure, or memory.
What is battology?
The noun for needless or wearisome repetition.
How do I fix repetitive writing?
Keep the strongest version and remove restatements that add nothing new.
Is battologize a real word?
Yes. It is an established but uncommon English verb.