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Write as a way to kill yourself. They say kill your darlings, I say kill yourself. Be so clear it hurts. If that cuts your essay down to two sentences, wonderfu
by mbrock 13y ago
Write as a way to kill yourself. They say kill your darlings, I say kill yourself. Be so clear it hurts. If that cuts your essay down to two sentences, wonderful. Make sentences that feel weird at first. Surprise us. So much writing is just blah blah blah. Read skilled writers. Eat them, assimilate their strength. Learn words. Write short sentences. Write long sentences. Read aloud. Don't hide, come forward. Grab my shoulders and say are you even fucking listening. Listen to yourself. Write for someone. Admit your stupidity. No, don't do that, be reckless. Punch me. Don't worry, I'll punch back. We're on this planet together. Words are missiles.
- jamesbritt 13y agoAlso try pithy.
- PebblesRox 13y agoBut don't avoid long sentences altogether. Mix them in for some variety.
- tetha 13y agoShort essays are read by more people, too. You need to spend a lot of time to read a large text and you might end up not learning anything interesting. On the other hand, short essays can be read in a minute and you either waste just an insignificant amount of time or you learn something useful. This can be easily used to get your foot in the door with people who don't have time to waste, like your boss or one of your chiefs.