“When in doubt, cut it out,” Garr Reynolds
Garr Reynolds, author of Presentation Zen, addressed simplicity in presentation design with this quote. It also applies to a basic principle of writing. If you question whether something is necessary to your writing, cut it out. If the piece is complete without the deleted information, you didn’t need it. I was taught to pretend every word costs $1 and save your money. It’s great advice.
gagasgarden says
Kenna,
In high school I had an honors English teacher who’s mantra was “vigorous and concise.” I still hear those words today. Amazing how difficult it is to say something in a few words. You never cease to amaze me. It appears you are on track with accomplishing the goal you set out for the summer. 🙂 Thanks for the great reminder.
Susan Fox
profkrg says
gagasgarden Vigorous and concise sounds like excellent advice.
I was doing well on my reading goal until this month. August is going to be sad, I fear.
gagasgarden says
profkrg gagasgarden Hi Kenna, I was just wondering how August ended up for your reading goal? 🙂
profkrg says
gagasgarden I didn’t realize that I forgot to post an August summary until you asked. I’ve been so busy with school and writing things for my students that it just slipped my mind. I ended up with six books in August. I’m really going to have to pick it up if I want to meet my goal. However, I must have been pretty well into several other books because I’ve already read three in September.
How is your reading going? I know you’re not trying to be crazy like me, but have you still been intentional about it?