Seinfeld divides writing and editing into two separate activities.
It's like he's switching between two modes of being. The creation phase is a delirious dance of action and exuberance, while the editing phase is slow… calm… and peaceful.
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Richard Hamming, one of the top scientists of the 20th century, said that good ideas aren't enough.
Everybody's busy, so writers must present their ideas well too. He said: "You have to sell it... If they don't stop and read it, you won't get credit."
(h/t @MarcRuby)
If you're serious about adding style to your writing, diversify your vernacular.
In your first draft, write like you talk. But in the following drafts, add color to your writing by using words that people know, but don't say.
Here's my mini-essay.
Richard Hamming, one of the top scientists of the 20th century, said that good ideas aren't enough.
Everybody's busy, so writers must present their ideas well too. He said: "You have to sell it... If they don't stop and read it, you won't get credit."
(h/t @MarcRuby)