William ZinsserI almost always urge people to write in the first person. Writing is an act of ego and you might as well admit it.
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Almost always urge people to write in the first person. Writing is an act of ego and you might as well admit it means if you want to convince others, you must first convince yourself. If you want to be taken seriously, then that’s what you must do.
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