"We write frankly and fearlessly but then we “modify” before we print."
---> I think this is simply saying we always second guess ourselves. We go into a piece of writing with confidence and write diligently, then when it comes to the end we go back and find all these negatives. I'm not referring to editing, because I think we can all agree editing is a major part of a good paper. But I think this person is saying that we go in and modify what doesn't need to be modified (this also ties into the filler words or adjectives).
"When you catch an adjective, kill it."
---> I am very guilty of over-using adjectives. Even though I know that it's usually better to just say what I'm trying to say, I'm always attempting to sound as intellegent as I can..so what's better than using multiple descriptive words? I think it's important to remember that we must not "kill" all adjectives but like the article says, "they weaken when they are close together. they give strength when they are wide apart."
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