So when I read the Johnson article, I was in the middle of a bunch of homework. So I reread it with fresh eyes, and had an easier time coming to terms with his ideas.
Johnson looks at style as an ongoing process of discovery with his students. He wants his students to not look at writing as a chore, but as playing. By playing, he doesn't mean playing a video game but playing an instrument, athletic sport, or anything where the person is engaged, he want's his students to channel this source of inspiration. I don't think Johnson tries to exactly define style, but offers alternatives on different styles to use in writing. He feels a writer needs a certain "magic" while writing there piece. If the magic isn't there, it's aware that the writer isn't completely sure on their topic, and understand it fully....
Speaking of magic, I'm writing with haste because I have to go to our class right now. Off I go...
Oh, this is a lovely little succinct and full summary, Stuart. Thank you so much for revisiting this and rethiking...!
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