On 2007-09-12 09:28:46 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard"
said:

I can "hear" a good writer as I read. In fact, when I read a writer I
know and *don't* hear his voice, I know the editor is ham-handed and
should be replaced.

Then you are mentally and probably physically mouthing the words.
Printed words have no sound and should have no sound. They should only
bring forth a mental process. The whole idea of verbal speech in
anathema to written speech. Humans have progressed as far as they have
primaryily due to the written word because it is so much more efficient
and accurate. Writers should realize that fact and use the art of
writing to go where speech cannot go.

Sorry, but I'm reading far faster than your 150 wpm (or even a New
Yorker's speaking pace) with writers who "flow" well.

"Voice" is more than the mechanical sounding out of words. It more
involves the images and emotions invoked by the exact choice and
placement of words, phrases and their cadence.

Why do you think I'm such a successful troll.

Because you're sometimes somewhat entertaining, and sometimes have a
kernel of "truth" buried in the drek -- and sometimes you're so far off
base with a fair enough facility in making it sound reasonable that a
response seems warranted.

Always, you're persistent and voluminous. Do you *ever* get out?

--
Jere Lull
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