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SuperESL Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Pen / Write
"Mr. Jobs penned an open letter with an apology."
[NY Times style police:] “Penned” is journalese; just write “wrote.”
I have always used 'pen' as interchangeable word for 'write.' Is 'pen' widely perceived as journalese?
Thank you.
[NY Times style police:] “Penned” is journalese; just write “wrote.”
I have always used 'pen' as interchangeable word for 'write.' Is 'pen' widely perceived as journalese?
Thank you.
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I would say "literary" rather than typical of journalism.
- I would say "literary" rather than typical of journalism.
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