Make It Work

[cathschaffstump]

Bryon gave me Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste, and Style as an early present, and it's a great book. It's also a book that isn't about writing that really is about writing. For example, from page 16

"Make it work!" is an enormously useful expression. I remember the first time I used it. It was roughly six years ago in one of my classes at Parsons. I find that often students who struggle with an assignment are inclined to abandon the struggle and begin again. This practice unnerves me, because it's like playing roulette with one's work. What assurance does one have that the next spin of the wheel will be successful? Important learning occurs when a struggle is examined and analyzed, diagnosed, and a prescription offered. Ergo, make it work. I believe that we all benefit from the make-it-work practice.

I can see the implications for writing.

You rock my world, Tim.

Catherine

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