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Adverbs Are Good

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 20 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
📚 Literature Writing Style Advice Fiction
  1. Adverbs and adjectives enrich writing by adding meaning, specificity, and style. They make language vivid and compelling.
  2. Writing advice advocating for cutting adverbs to achieve brevity may not always hold true in the digital age. Lengthier, in-depth pieces can actually perform well and engage readers.
  3. Finding your own writing style is crucial. Not all writers need to adhere to a strict minimalist approach; embracing your unique voice and style can set you apart in a crowded marketplace.

How I Write

Rough Diamonds • 23 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
📚 Literature Writing Reading Style Editing Blogging
  1. The author's writing process involves minimal editing and a lot of continuous writing from years of experience.
  2. The author emphasizes the importance of clear, concise writing using strong, plain language.
  3. In addition to focusing on logic in writing, the author also highlights the importance of evoking the right emotions and associations in the reader.
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Experiments in style: Inappropriate epithets

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 8 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
📚 Literature Writing Style Genres Narrative
  1. Experimenting with writing styles by reworking text into different genres or styles can help improve writing skills.
  2. Using adjectives inappropriately can create intriguing effects in storytelling by making readers think about the words' deeper meanings.
  3. Constraints, like using adjectives from specific sections of a dictionary, can be a creative exercise to enhance writing and explore new narrative possibilities.

Thomas Hardy, Genius

Autoscriptorium • 99 implied HN points • 02 Feb 23
📚 Literature Poetry Author Themes Biography Style
  1. Poetry involves sound and requires a voice. Thomas Hardy believed in conveying meaningful messages through poetry, not just elegant words.
  2. Thomas Hardy, a talented architect turned poet, had a diverse range of influences and taught himself various languages. He was known for his unique style inspired by folk music and rhythm.
  3. Hardy's poem 'The Voice' beautifully conveys deep emotions and longing through its poetic language and structure. Each line reveals layers of complexity and evokes strong emotions.

Illustration without illustrators

On Looking • 199 implied HN points • 24 Jun 22
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Style Human connection
  1. Consider changing clients if you fear being replaced by AI, instead of worrying about AI overtaking your profession.
  2. Illustration involves more than just translating text into images; it's about creating a unique relation and dynamic between the two.
  3. AI and art are not natural forces in conflict but human creations that require understanding and responsibility. AI's ability to replicate styles does not diminish the importance of individuality and style in art.

Experiments in style: Reversed words

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 5 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
📚 Literature Writing Style Experimentation
  1. Experimenting with reworking text into different styles can be a fun and creative writing exercise.
  2. Tools like reversing the order of letters in words can lead to unique and interesting word combinations for storytelling.
  3. Exploring experimental writing styles can spark new ideas and provide fresh perspectives for writers.

#073 ✰ Half year through thoughts

Objet • 39 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Style Consumerism
  1. The intersection of consumerism, myth, satisfaction, desire, taste, joy, meaning, and pride is explored on Objet.
  2. Clayton discusses his favorite investments, passion for menswear, next contemplated purchase, and current curiosity in menswear.
  3. Objet encourages cataloguing loved objects to share with friends, discover gems, and receive quality recommendations.

The intimate commodity of the commercial artist.

On Looking • 99 implied HN points • 29 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Style Capitalism Identity Creative work
  1. In a capitalist system, style becomes a way for individuals to shape their identity through the consumption of stylized goods.
  2. As a commercial artist, the balance between originality and predictability is crucial in capitalizing on style.
  3. The concept of 'style' in art blurs the lines between personal expression, market demands, and artistic authenticity.

The economic birth of style

On Looking • 39 implied HN points • 09 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Style Market Economy Copyright Authorship
  1. Discourses of style and copyright emerged around the same time, intertwining romantic ideas of creativity with economic and legal rights for authors.
  2. Style interacts with the market through constraints like deadlines and budgets, impacting the types of illustrations that are in demand.
  3. Understanding the economic aspects of style can empower artists in a commercial world, providing agency and prompting critical reflection on their practice.