There is no question that many great writings are long, but in such greatness there is a difference between long and long-winded. Naturally, some analyses require a writer to go to great lengths literally and figuratively to get the key points across, and perhaps your report was just such a work. At the same time, there are some analyses that go to great lengths for no apparent reason.
No matter what you are writing, it is always important to consider your audience. There is no need to create flowing paragraphs if they are going to be left unread by a busy manager. With such an audience, there can be more success with bullet points instead of paragraphs, or an executive summary that covers the most important points, with details provided in subsequent sections.
Writing concisely is a great skill, and Mark Twain said it best when he apologized for writing a long letter by saying that he did not have time to write a short one. You should go back to your analysis and see how much fluff, clutter, and redundancy can be removed without losing a single point. By doing so now and in the future, you may actually be able score far more points.
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