Monthly Archives: April 2013

Freedom from clutter: Follow William Zinsser’s advice

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Glad to see one of my heroes is still kicking. At age 90, William Zinsser, author of “On Writing Well,” is blind but still helping writers avoid clutter. He is featured in the New York Times. The book is a … Continue reading →

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Few could deny this is powerful and authentic communication

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

What to say? It’s unimaginable that anyone would be put in this situation, but Francine Wheeler, whose six-year-old son, Ben, was murdered alongside 19 other children and six educators in Newtown, Conn., four months ago, offered a clear and powerful … Continue reading →

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