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The case against “good” and “bad” - Marlee Neel

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Don’t take the easy route! Instead, use this little trick to improve your writing -- let go of the words “good” and “bad,” and push yourself to illustrate, elucidate and illuminate your world with language.

Instead of "I feel bad," what does Neel suggest one say to the doctor to describe exactly how he/she feels?

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  • Animator Brian Young, Spyros Dahlias
  • Educator Marlee Neel
  • Producer The STUDIO
  • Narrator Marlee Neel

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