January 19, 2004 | Category:

The Art Of Writing

Writing is difficult. Anyone who tells you differently is either lying or has no sense of their own inadequate writing.

Take that last sentence for example. The first section (before “or”) is ok, the second poor.

Now look at that last sentence: it is better, with a much shorter, snappier second clause.

Finally, look back. The previous is weaker; using lazy words.

Ten Mistakes Writers Make.