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I have a bit of an identity crisis, maybe a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde situation? I prefer the long winded wrapping of words, but a short-and-terse traffic cop is often giving out tickets along my inner highway of thoughts (right now, in fact!)

The funny thing is, if a writer is too long winded, I totally get turned off. So, I’d say a mix is perfect, depending on mood. I agree with Tumblemoose. The voice is what’s important. And thus, writing with purpose, as you say, is pinnacle to making a reader’s worthy climb.

Thank you for this post — it is convicting.. esp. with Hemingway’s quote.

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While I might be wrong, I think most people prefer clear concise writing. At least that’s what I’ve been taught by copywriters.

George: I do the EXACT same thing. I don’t think you have to have purpose before you sit down as long as there’s purpose when you finish. You just want to make sure you’re being fair to the reader.

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For me, it’s about voice. If the voice works for me, I can hang with long or short prose. I find some kind of mix to be the most attractive to me.

I don’t know that I always write with purpose. Sometimes a stray thought makes it into my thick skull and I think, “Ohhh, THAT would make a great post.” From there, a title often forms and then I sit down to write. Sometimes as I’m writing I’ll realize that the post has morphed into something other than what I originally intended. In those instances, I’m very careful to go back and re-read several times to make certain the thought flow is coherent.

I think I’m going to have to think on this one for a bit. Thanks for the introspection inspiration, my friend.

George

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I agree with Dave but would go further; my purpose is to communicate experience, to connect, to resonate, to ignite or recreate a response in the reader. If that experience has a beginning, middle and end, fair enough. If it doesn’t, I’d settle for a moment of co-created sensation.

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3rd grade?!?! See, that right there, that’s why you and I are laughing at the school system.

Cath: Me too. Ideas need clear communication, not excess syllables.

Dave: I agree entirely, with both statements.

Marc: My bad. I’ve no idea why it posted as Dave, but it probably has something to do with my mild, occasional idiocy.

Lisa: They really do, I’ve had a post that’s been on the back burner forever for Writer Dad about that very topic. Maybe I’ll get to it today. It would be fitting.

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I’m a Hemingway-style fan myself. Power in simplicity.

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