Writers will often find themselves steering by stars that are disturbingly in motion.
Do not, therefore, say "I feel nauseous," unless you are sure you have that effect on others.
In his New Yorker column of July 27, 1957, E. B. White praised the little book as a forty-three-page summation of the case for cleanliness, accuracy, and brevity in the use of English.
Remember, it is no sign of weakness or defeat that your manuscript ends up in need of major surgery. This is a common occurrence in all writing, and among the best writers.
Vigorous writing is concise.