Writing against Your Life
By Richard Mitchell
Editor’s Note: Richard Mitchell (1929–2002), also known as “the underground grammarian,” was a champion of clarity in thought and communication. I recommend his books, especially Less Than Words Can Say, to writers who want to improve their craft. His wit I recommend to everyone.
As an example of the latter, here are the opening paragraphs of the inaugur…
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