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William Satfire on the Great Rules of Writing — Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
Do not put statements in the negative form. And don’t start sentences with a conjunction. If you reread your work, you will find on rereading that a great deal of repetition can be avoided by rereading and editing. Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do.…