Read over your compositions and, when you meet a passage which you think is particularly fine, strike it out.
~ Samuel Johnson
Read over your compositions and, when you meet a passage which you think is particularly fine, strike it out.
~ Samuel Johnson
Now I think this is pretty contrary advice. Personally I think it is a great idea to find a well-educated friend who will read your draft and do this for you.
The problem is identifying this person. You just have to keep asking your friends until you find one who is delighted to do it.