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> The point: My minimalist style makes it very easy
> for me to conceptualize, outline, and write drafts,
> but difficult to do copy-editing or filling in
> details. I wonder how many of you feel that your
> skills are slanted more toward either the broad /
> detailed level, and how you compensate.
I'm often working on at least 4 different things at a
time. It shows in my writing process, as I often fill
in a skeleton topic at one point, go off to do other
things, and then come back to fill in all or partial
content, then off again, then back...
I compensate by being a meticulous editor of my own
work prior to handing off for review.
I've also found that, being online a lot, my thoughts
are also often short and to the point. But, when
composing technical documentation, I manage to turn
that "impulse" to be terse off and focus on
effectively communicating the info I am writing about.
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Goober Writer
(because life is too short to be inept)
"As soon as you hear the phrase "studies show",
immediately put a hand on your wallet and cover your groin."
-- Geoff Hart
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