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“Place yourself in the background; write in a way that comes naturally; work from a suitable design; write with nouns and verbs; do not overwrite; do not overstate; avoid the use of qualifiers; do not affect a breezy style; use orthodox spelling; do not explain too much; avoid fancy words; do not take shortcuts as the cost of clarity; prefer the standard to the offbeat; make sure the reader knows who is speaking; do not use dialect; revise and rewrite.”

Quote by E. B. White

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E. B. White
E. B. White

E. B. White, a renowned American writer, was born on July 11, 1899, and passed away on October 1, 1985. Known for his concise and elegant writing style, he is the author of classic works such as 'Charlotte's Web' and 'Stuart Little'. more

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