"Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very, ' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be."

Skill, Writing, Editing, Language, Advice

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"Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very, ' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be."

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