As for how to write well, here's the short version: Write a bad version 1 as fast as you can; rewrite it over and over; cut out everything unnecessary; write in a conversational tone; develop a nose for bad writing, so you can see and fix it in yours; imitate writers you like; if you can't get started, tell someone what you plan to write about, the... See more

A few students in my literature class voiced the opinion that children could never understand the wordplay, the underlying themes, and the metaphorical language in the novel. The professor actually grew angry at such notions. She slapped her hand on the table and said, “Never underestimate the intelligence of children. And never rob them of a sense

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