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Remember the purpose of your writing from "summary" of The Sense of Style by Steven Pinker

When we sit down to write, it's easy to get caught up in the details - the perfect word choice, the most elegant phrasing, the clever turn of phrase. But amidst all this focus on the micro-level elements of writing, it's crucial to never lose sight of the bigger picture - the purpose behind our writing. Whether we're crafting an academic essay, a business report, a blog post, or a novel, every piece of writing has a specific goal in mind. It's essential to keep this goal at the forefront of our minds as we write, to ensure that every word we put down on paper serves that purpose. This means that before we even begin to write, we need to ask ourselves: what is the main message I want to convey? What do I want my readers to take away from this piece? Clarifying ou...
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    The Sense of Style

    Steven Pinker

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