Here, in remarks drawn from his letters, essays, novels, and speeches are 10 of Mark Twain’s most memorable observations on the writer’s craft.
— Read on www.thoughtco.com/mark-twains-top-writing-tips-1689230
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HI Steve, I hope you are well and that your wife’s wrist is much better now. Thanks for sharing this.
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Thank you, Robbie. Slowly improving, she is (that sounds like pirate talk, the way I constructed that damn sentence). Thank you for caring. She had a real hand therapy session last week, instead of ZOOM. And it helped. Her X-ray was damn good, as well. (I like that suggestion of using ‘damn’)😊
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I am very happy to hear that, Steve. I am hoping to go back to my physiotherapist this week too. Our lock down is lifting a bit and now physios and other medical support professions will be working. The real thing is better than on-line, for sure.
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Our state of New York is in ‘lockdown’ except for some vital services. Apparently, medical care is now considered vital🤪. There will be a lot written about this virus someday, good and bad. Speaking of writing, I need to get better disciplined and write something…🤓. All my best to you and your family.
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Everything he says is right on the money. His advice probably cannot be improved upon.
Hello. Take care.
Neil Scheinin
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Yes, he had his stuff together, didn’t he!😊 And you take care, as well. Thank you, Neil.
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Enjoyed it very much. Or should I say it was damn good?
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Elizabeth, you damn well should 😎!
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LOL
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I’ve heard the “damn” for “very” word substitution before. It’s one of my damn favorites! I also love #1—Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. That one is timeless.
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I agree. But what a great list!🤓
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love it!
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Meant to tell you I found this interesting and humorous like you said. You send the best blogs. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S® 6, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
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Spoken like a loving sister😉. Thank you and I love you, too!
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Thanks Steve I enjoyed that tidbit and also found it amusing. Nice detour from current events. Glad to see you’re still writing! Hope you and yours are well-
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Linda, thank you. I always enjoy Twain stuff. Yes, still writing but not enough. The words seem harder to come by, but that’s the challenge. We’re both fine but not venturing anywhere and letting others do our shopping. But, I must admit, it’s wearing thin. Best wishes to your household, as well.
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This was fabulous! Pearls of wisdom sprinkled with humor. Thank you, Steve.
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