Unfortunately, we're using the same language to talk about the language we'retalking about.

Or, in truth, eventually, though I still noticed, the callouses on my spirit prevented wounds (p.75).

If you fall into water, you may still be saved. But if you fall down in literary matters, there is no life left for you.

Learning is not the accumulation of knowledge, but rather, one thing only: understanding

I believe we have breaks because we need them. So my suggestion is that you take the break. Eat chocolate.

A massive and brilliant accomplishment--the first English translation of the original Grimm brothers' fairy tales. The plain telling is that much more forceful for its simplicity and directness, particularly in scenes of naked self-concern and brutality. Hate, spite, love, magic, all self-evident, heartbreaking, delightful. I will return to this book over and over, no doubt about it.

Writing isn't just on the page; it's voices in the reader's head. Read what you write out loud to someone-anyone-and you will catch all kinds of things.