“The fewer the words, the more they punch.
“The fewer the words, the less anyone hears something new.
“Two hundred and eighty-eight characters are for those who would repeat to me what is already in my head.
“Economize when telling me what I already know, but speak whatever volumes you must to show me new worlds.”
— Paul Sunstone (I have spoken, your turn now).
I like the 4th quote. However, you may or may not (or don’t know if) you’re telling folks something they already know. As a writer, one must always be thinking of the economy of one’s words. You have a good sense for succinctness, Paul, as I hope I do.
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You’re beautifully succinct without overdoing it. It’s such a balancing act, isn’t it? Especially if you want your words to be beautiful, yet meaningful, yet succinct.
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I haven’t the patience for too many words, but I’m not a Twitter fan either. My posts are usually 200 words or less – typically in verse. Today’s post is in prose, but still under 280. I said all I needed to say. You be the judge. (Leave them wanting more😉)
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I love your poems, Elizabeth. Even when they now and then talk about subjects that don’t interest me, your poetry is worth reading to me — and worth sounding.
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I like the last quote. I’m a bibliophile and a logophile. 🙂 When someone uses words well, they can use as many as they want! There aren’t as many people willing to read them, so I always feel it’s a little secret treat for those who are!
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That’s a pleasantly conspiratorial way of looking at it. I like that!
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Yes, long road ahead for me on this matter, but getting better… I hope!😉
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Good to see you, Postcard! I’m not sure what you mean by a long road ahead. It seems to me you are an excellent writer. Could you elaborate a little bit on what you mean?
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Oh, no, you are too kind Paul. I do have a long road ahead, and I do need to improve greatly. But I am ready for it! x
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