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Good prose is more muscle than fat, says Ursula Le Guin QUOTES FOR WRITERS

Adjectives and adverbs are good and rich and fattening. The main thing is not to overindulge … I would recommend to all storytellers a watchful attitude and a thoughtful, careful … Continue reading →

September 15, 2019 · 2 Comments
Quotations for Writers (and people who like quotations) MARK TWAIN

Quotations for Writers (and people who like quotations) MARK TWAIN

When you catch an adjective, kill it. No, I don’t mean utterly, but kill most of them — then the rest will be valuable. They weaken when they are close … Continue reading →

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