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Better Superlatives
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The Difference Between Analogy, Metaphor, and Simile
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The Human Font
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The Differences Between Vi, Vim, and Emacs
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Scott Adams’ Writing Style
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Aspiring to be a Quality Thinker When Everything’s Been Said
I think occasionally about the value that my writing offers the world. Common…
The Effectiveness of Writing Styles
I think a lot about writing. I’m fascinated by those who do it well, and…
The Hacker’s Reason for Avoiding Clichés
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Butterick’s Typography Book is a Thing of Beauty
I’m going through Butterick’s Typography Book again, and I’m…
How I Collect and Display Interesting Content I Find Online
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Losing English Majors Costs Us Clear Thinking/Writing
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Various Written Media Types and Their Expectations of Readers
I am struck by the fact that modern news articles from CNN or BBC are no more…
Anything Worth Saying is Worth Owning
I’ve been coming repeatedly to a simple conclusion regarding content creation…
Communicating Optimally in Email
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A Bigger Boat
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