On the art of writing, and Twitter

iaian7 » blog John Einselen, 12.06.09

140 characters demands of an author a certain degree of terse eloquence. Regrettably, it often ends as merely terse; eloquence forgotten. – @iaian7

Such grievous pomposity aside (who quotes themselves so brashly?), it’s an important topic as communication moves online, and oratory fades.

I often wonder if in the pursuit of brevity and clarity, Twitter’s limitations could spur greater creativity, or even mastery of a language?

While one might decry (and rightly so) the short-form nature of the internet’s vast inanity, does the meticulous word play prove profitable?

Far more should be said, but as show of form I’ve kept these paragraphs precisely 140 characters. Leave your thoughts in the comments below!