I've always liked the scene in the movie version of "A River Runs Through it" where the father is teaching his son to write, and has him write an essay, then sa

I've always liked the scene in the movie version of "A River Runs Through it" where the father is teaching his son to write, and has him write an essay, then says "half as long", several times. That has actually been one of the best reminders for me regarding my efforts at writing. Write and compress until the essential points remain.