I do think there can be a beauty in more esoteric words and longer sentences that cause them to feel more like poetry. This can, perhaps counterintuitively, mak

I do think there can be a beauty in more esoteric words and longer sentences that cause them to feel more like poetry. This can, perhaps counterintuitively, make sentences feel more conversational as opposed to less. I can edit the above to; > I do think specific words and long sentences have their place. They can be used to alter the flow of a sentence and make it feel more conversational instead of less. But it's not the way I talk. I enjoy the way you can alter the cadence of sentence to impact the reader. For example: the phrase, "perhaps counterintuitively," is like a rolling hill the reader spends extra energy to climb but then engages them with the writer, "I'm interested, I like hearing about counterintuitive things" -- it's almost an invitation. You've set an expectation that something counterintuitive is ahead, so what's next? Generally, I could use more of Paul's advice in my own writing. And that's the fun of writing, learning to write is a very organic process. But I'm sure everyone can find their own style somewhere in between simple, poetic, natural, or whatever makes you feel the happiest about your work.