I continue to feel that my job is exciting and unique: Part Deux!
I have often heard writers say they got into writing because of their love for language. And while I’m not that kind of writer, I appreciate a lovely turn of phrase as much as the next girl. Stringing together language is kind of like video editing (and I am fascinated by them for the same reasons) but with infinitely more possibilities and stories to tell.
However, when it comes to technical or business writing, language often trips me, steals my lunch money, and punches me in the face for good measure. I am leaving work at 7:30, having spent a good 2.5-3 hours on the phone with my esteemed colleague debating the merits of using:
- why vs. how
- if vs. whether
- unclear vs. confusing
- see vs. look
- phrasing vs. wording
I have thought bravely today, and now I am going home.