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Today’s Reflection: Dare to Sail Away

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you … More

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Mark Twain’s Writing Advice #10 of 10

As to the adjective: When in doubt, strike it out. ~ Mark Twain

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Mark Twain’s Writing Advice #9 of 10

Use plain, simple language, short words, and brief sentences… don’t let fluff and flowers and verbosity creep in. ~ Mark … More

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Mark Twain’s Writing Advice #8 of 10

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. … More

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Mark Twain’s Writing Advice #7 of 10

Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very.’ Your editor will delete it and the writing will be just … More

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Mark Twain’s Writing Advice #6 of 10

The more you explain it, the less I understand it. ~ Mark Twain

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Mark Twain’s Writing Advice #5 of 10

If I had more time, it would have been shorter. ~ Mark Twain

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Mark Twain’s Writing Advice #4 of 10

The time to begin writing an article is when you have finished it to your satisfaction. ~ Mark Twain

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Mark Twain’s Writing Advice #3 of 10

Great books are weighed and measured by their style and matter, and not the trimmings and shadings of their grammar. … More

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Mark Twain’s Writing Advice #2 of 10

Don’t say the old lady screamed. Bring her on and let her scream. ~ Mark Twain

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