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Word of the Day

Hie (v., HIGH)

To quickly go somewhere, like what you need to do when a policeman greets you during college on 4/20.

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Link of the Day

An example of good editing

Writing may be hard but editing is impossible. It marries bloodthirsty triage with nurturing guidance in pursuit of an unquantifiable ideal. That's why seeing good examples of it is important, and Jory MacKay delivers the goods here:

When your editor kicks your ass

(a.k.a. the difference between working with an average editor and @JoryMacKay) pic.twitter.com/DRpH6EvAeL

— Ali Mese (@meseali) May 4, 2016

The writer, Ali Mese, also tweeted this helpful guide to rhythm in written prose:

(img credit: https://t.co/WfOkBvlT5D)

WRITING GOALS: pic.twitter.com/ESmJE0u2wS

— Ali Mese (@meseali) August 9, 2016

Kill your darlings, writers. And listen for how your words sing.

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