02-15-2015, 03:41 AM
"You try too hard" isn't some clairvoyant statement about your entire 'you';
it refers to the part of that 'you' who's attempting to be a writer.
It could be phrased: "As a writer, you try too hard" as this is its
intent (or at least it is when I use it); but since it is used in the
context of a critique of your writing, the "as a writer" is implied,
not directly stated.
I hope this helps to clarify (pun intended) this term's meaning and usage.
Ray
it refers to the part of that 'you' who's attempting to be a writer.
It could be phrased: "As a writer, you try too hard" as this is its
intent (or at least it is when I use it); but since it is used in the
context of a critique of your writing, the "as a writer" is implied,
not directly stated.
I hope this helps to clarify (pun intended) this term's meaning and usage.
Ray
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