On Writing Well Day 20 Chapter 21

I. Words & Expressions

He was a taciturn man.

taciturn

Someone who is taciturn is reserved, not loud and talkative. 沉默寡言的

...the political column of Walter Lippmann, America’s most venerated pundit.

pundit 

a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully  行家；权威；专家

...who was admired for his deadpan coverage of human-interest.

Use the word deadpan to describe someone who uses no expression when speaking冷面的；(开玩笑或作弄人时）故意板着脸的，一脸严肃的

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II. Summmary & Reflection

Enjoyment  

 Fear    

Confidence

关于如何克服写作恐惧？Zinsser 提出了自己的一些建议：

To write about subjects that interest you and that you care about;

Sincerity is the best credential;

To think broadly about your assignment;

最近一直保持着阅读量，通过阅读本书，也让自己对于写作信心倍增。就像作者说那样，just enjoy it。其实，很多事情都是这样，乐享其中，才会更有精神头。