5 Tips for Clear Writing and Talking
On April 8, 2008 John Piper posted a quote by C.S. Lewis. Piper wrote that “C. S. Lewis’ advice to … Continue reading 5 Tips for Clear Writing and Talking
Category: Wordsmith
Pascal On Writing
“I have made this [letter] longer, because I have not had the time to make it shorter” (Blaise Pascal, Lettres … Continue reading Pascal On Writing
Pascal On Language
“Language, like music, demands the union of a refined ear, a pure taste, and much mental effort, to form its … Continue reading Pascal On Language
A reader moved to emulation
“Saul Bellow has defined a writer as ‘a reader moved to emulation’” (Thomas Mallon, Stolen Words, p. 3). Continue reading A reader moved to emulation
Concise and readable prose
Vincent Cheung excerpts (paragraphing mine; also not a blanket-endorsement of Cheung’s theological writings): The ability to clearly communicate ideas is … Continue reading Concise and readable prose
Not deep, but drumlie
This one’s from John “Rabbi” Duncan: “… As to writing, in this age of magniloquence I would advise every one … Continue reading Not deep, but drumlie
In terms of a response
A couple of definitions for “wordsmith”: 1. A fluent and prolific writer, especially one who writes professionally. 2. An expert … Continue reading In terms of a response
Lucid Brevity
“I Remember that when three years ago we had a friendly converse as to the best mode of expounding Scripture, … Continue reading Lucid Brevity
Lumbering Literary Gait
“Finally, a word about the style of this work. There is no denying that Owen is heavy and hard to … Continue reading Lumbering Literary Gait
A Continent of Mud
“John Owen has vigorous thoughts, but the baldest style I know. But better rough speech than an oleaginous style. If … Continue reading A Continent of Mud
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