how to write clear emails

Hat tip to PastorHacks for linking to this: 7 Rules for Communicating Clearly and Concisely in Email from Web Worker Daily --

1. Use the minimum amount of sentences.
2. State what you want right away.
3. Write about only one thing.
4. Leave out the humor and emotions.
5. Use “If … then” statements.
6. Review for ambiguity, clarity.
7. Revise for conciseness.

Read the full article to see how you can write clear and concise emails that are actionable and gets right down to business. (I don't think these rules apply when you're emailing to get into a conversation where you'd actually unpack thoughts in detail.)