Verlyn Klinkenborg · 2012
A guide on writing arguing that clear expression stems from conscious effort rather than innate talent.
R.F. Kuang likes that it debunks the assumption of genius or flow and argues that good writing requires hard, conscious effort rather than easy inspiration.
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“I learned this attitude from a book called Several Very Short Sentences I'm Writing by Verlin Klinkenborg. And he basically debunks this assumption of genius or flow that a lot of us carry into not just writing, but all art forms…”
Why: It debunks the assumption of genius or flow and argues that good writing requires hard, conscious effort rather than easy inspiration.
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