I. Words & Expressions
He was a taciturn man.
taciturn
Someone who is taciturn is reserved, not loud and talkative. 沉默寡言的
...the political column of Walter Lippmann, America’s most venerated pundit.
pundit
a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully 行家;权威;专家
...who was admired for his deadpan coverage of human-interest.
Use the word deadpan to describe someone who uses no expression when speaking冷面的;(开玩笑或作弄人时)故意板着脸的,一脸严肃的
II. Summmary & Reflection
Enjoyment
Fear
Confidence
关于如何克服写作恐惧?Zinsser 提出了自己的一些建议:
To write about subjects that interest you and that you care about;
Sincerity is the best credential;
To think broadly about your assignment;
最近一直保持着阅读量,通过阅读本书,也让自己对于写作信心倍增。就像作者说那样,just enjoy it。其实,很多事情都是这样,乐享其中,才会更有精神头。