"Poor writing transfers the work from the writer to the reader."

What a succinct, convincing case for the value of editing. Love this framing.

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*nod* Same. I keep re-reading it because it's so beautifully succinct.

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Indeed. That's one of the beauties of great writing.

As you read it you realize you can consider the implications of the text and read the words at the same time.

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Do you mean that you feel one of the reasons you exist is to write/edit in such a way that you make things easier for readers?

Love this. Shane is always sharp. In terms of work, I feel like this is one of the reasons I exist.

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Right...?!? I thought so too. I'll be quoting it frequently, and I may also add it to my professional website.