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an eye-crossing experience
I have been busy typing documents the last few weeks at work - contract documents - copy typing. After a few pages of legal-eez my eyes glaze over - I’m not typing words anymore just copying symbols. Legal documents aren’t the most inspiring read, they are repetitive and wordy but it’s important they be accurate - I’s dotted, T’s crossed - you can be sure if anyone is really reading the document they mean business. Creative writing, on the other hand, is best if kept short, sweet and to the point.
I read an interesting article recently that discussed one of the greatest and most memorable pieces of writing of all time - the Gettysburg Address. Only 272 words in length the address packed such a punch it is still being used as an example of brevity and impact. (the article was so interesting I prompted me to Google the Gettysburg Address - and I have to agree, it is pretty perfect).
Abe Lincoln was a masterful writer with a keen ear for just the right words - most of them just one syllable. He spoke to the people… the average people and he got his point across.
The more documents I type the more I admire people like Abe.
