In my second professional job, at United Press International, writing long was a sin. In those days, newspapers received our news at the rate of 60 wpm on teletype machines. There was no room on the wire for an extra word. Bureau manager Don Davis said to me, “The Bible tells the story of the creation of the world in 800 words. Surely you can do a two-car fatal in 750.”
Writing too long? (2)
March 2, 2025
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