The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

What we’re trying to do is we’re trying to learn how to recall fit words when we need them in our writing. To get better at that, we need to be exposed to more interesting words and to practice using them. Imagine situations where they would be perfect. Making it memorable and ridiculous might help you remember the word when you need it.

  • Write While True Episode 1: Training to Unblock Yourself
  • Write While True Episode 19: Prompt Your Morning Pages
  • The Sense of Style by Steven Pinker

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