Episode Details

How I Think: Words to Delete - Writing Lessons from The Elements of Style

Great writing isn't about endless drafts—it's about knowing the rules that matter. In this episode of How I Think, Daniel Stih shares how the timeless principles from The Elements of Styleby William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White have shaped his writing—and helped him finish 12 published books.

Discover:

• The key rules from The Elements of Style every writer and speaker should know
• Daniel's personal writing checklist based on Strunk & White's advice
• Why clarity always beats cleverness in writing and speaking
• How to avoid getting stuck in endless rewriting
• Tips for moving from first draft to finished product—without perfection paralysis

Whether you're writing a book, a business report, or a podcast script, this episode will help you become a clearer, faster, and more confident communicator.

SHOW NOTES:

The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition 4th Edition by William Strunk Jr. andE. B. White 

https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Style-Fourth-William-Strunk/dp/020530902X