Writing shouldn't come between the reader and what's being described. It should be as transparent as possible.
You don't always have to go so far as to murder your darlings – those turns of phrase or images of which you felt extra proud when they appeared on t… - Diana Athill
You don't always have to go so far as to murder your darlings – those turns of phrase or images of which you felt extra proud when they appeared on t…
- Diana Athill
Writing shouldn't come between the reader and what's being described. It should be as transparent as possible. - Diana Athill
An important aspect of the ebbing of sex was that other things became interesting. Sex obliterates the individuality of young women more often than i… - Diana Athill
An important aspect of the ebbing of sex was that other things became interesting. Sex obliterates the individuality of young women more often than i…
Read it aloud to yourself because that's the only way to be sure the rhythms of the sentences are OK. - Diana Athill
Read it aloud to yourself because that's the only way to be sure the rhythms of the sentences are OK.
The extension of power offered by a pony, the ease and speed of movement, the tapping of unsuspected courage, the satisfaction of collaboration with … - Diana Athill
The extension of power offered by a pony, the ease and speed of movement, the tapping of unsuspected courage, the satisfaction of collaboration with …
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