Ward Farnsworth: How To Say Things That Last Forever | How I Write

This podcast episode features an interview discussing rhetorical techniques to improve writing. The conversation analyzes examples from famous speeches and writings by figures like Lincoln and Churchill, focusing on the use of Saxon vs. Latinate words, epistrophe, anaphora, and chiasmus. The speakers illustrate how strategic word choice and structural patterns enhance memorability and impact. Listeners gain practical advice on crafting more persuasive and impactful writing by understanding and applying these techniques, such as favoring simpler words for stronger impact, especially at the end of sentences. The episode concludes with a discussion on how to incorporate these techniques without sounding artificial, emphasizing the importance of natural voice and subtle application.