Around the Horn April 9th, 2008
In writing, don’t use adjectives which merely tell us how you want us to feel about the things you are describing. I mean, instead of telling us the thing is “terrible,” describe it so that we’ll be terrified. Don’t say it was “delightful”; make us say “delightful” when we’ve read the description. You see, all those words (horrifying, wonderful, hideous, exquisite) are only like saying to your readers “Please, will you do my job for me.”
I particularly like the point made above. I hope I can learn from the tips provided in the post.
To “provoke . . . to anger” suggests a repeated, ongoing pattern of treatment that gradually builds up a deep–seated anger and resentment that boils over in outward hostility.
I don’t have children, but I find this good to keep in my heart when the day comes I do have a family. I also think parts of these advice can be applied to our other family members, friends, and those we know.
This is exposing the geek in me, but it never ceases to amaze me how much can be done in JavaScript. Whether you think it’s geeky or not, God is amazing that he would create things out of just 0’s and 1’s.
