Tag: Orwell Award

• The Language of Doublespeak

  By Patricia Zick @PCZick The toolbox of the writer contains one major item: language. I respect the power of language and despise the devices of trickery involving its usage. Doublespeak in particular represents the language of subterfuge. It hides, covers, and ignores the truth. Doublespeak rests in the toolbox of politicians, CEOs, and used car…

  P. C. Zick

  September 7, 2012

  Ramblings of a Writer, Style and Grace

  authors, Donald Rumsfeld, doublespeak, Doublespeak Award, editors, friendly fire, military, NCTE, Orwell Award, politicians, publishing, writers