Jennifer S. DavisGenuineness is often sacrificed in order to showcase the author's control over the form and subject matter, the end result technically sound but emotionally cold.
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The notion that an author should use his or her own emotions in writing is a valid one. However, the idea that an author should exercise complete control over the work is not. The key to being a good writer is being able to take what you have learned about your subject matter and creating a piece that is both interesting and moving. To be able to do this, you must also understand the audience you are writing for. You don’t want to create something that will bore or anger your readership because this will make them turn away from the work permanently.
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