Write Simply: http://paulgraham.com/simply.html
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why use words like "indeed" and "merely" when you're writing about writing simply?
"Indeed" signals that you're reiterating a point. "Mere" signals that the thing you're talking about is inferior in some way.
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but in all seriousness, appreciate the reply (and original post). Taking this one with me: "There are of course times when you want to use a complicated sentence or fancy word for effect. But you should never do it by accident."
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He tried to answer the questions that people might have, in their minds, while reading it.
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Yup, especially if the focus is to "write as you speak." "indeed" and "mere" are frequently used in spoken sentences, but some people consider them redundant in writing.
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