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This year, resolve to not be so negative in your writing—or, in other words: be positive. Endnotes 1 Grammarly Blog, Negatives and Negation–Grammar Rules , https://www.gram-marly.com/blog/negatives/. 2 Wordvice, 8 Ways to Avoid Negative Sentences and Strengthen Your Writing , https://wordvice.com/gram-mar-avoid-double-negatives/. 3 Ken Adams, “Shall Not … Unless” Versus “May … Only If ” (Updated!) , Adams on Contract Drafting Blog (Dec. 9, 2014), https://www. adamsdrafting.com/shall-not-unless-versus-may-only-if/. VOL. 69 | FEBRUARY 2021 | VIRGINIA LAWYER 61