This is a terrible breach of good manners (by me), but as the author of a website called "I Learned to Write ... and to Love Public Speaking" (ilearnedtowrite.com), I feel compelled to mention it here. There's even a page that uses the "fetch" video above to make a point about language (see ilearnedtowrite.com/how-to-express-myself).
Re footnote 1: I think that extra words aren't necessarily unnecessary. They might add a connotation, humor, or other thing that the writer wishes to get across to readers. I just felt like saying that. (That last sentence was unnecessary.)
Even if it’s a short version, write something. If I’m up against a deadline I’ll still publish a short version with a note from me at the top explaining what’s going on. Just gotta make sure that you’re not always using the same reason!
Write free without worry. This has been great advice when doing first drafts.
This is a terrible breach of good manners (by me), but as the author of a website called "I Learned to Write ... and to Love Public Speaking" (ilearnedtowrite.com), I feel compelled to mention it here. There's even a page that uses the "fetch" video above to make a point about language (see ilearnedtowrite.com/how-to-express-myself).
Re footnote 1: I think that extra words aren't necessarily unnecessary. They might add a connotation, humor, or other thing that the writer wishes to get across to readers. I just felt like saying that. (That last sentence was unnecessary.)
tacky!
Even if it’s a short version, write something. If I’m up against a deadline I’ll still publish a short version with a note from me at the top explaining what’s going on. Just gotta make sure that you’re not always using the same reason!