Nothing is more satisfying than to write a good sentence. It is no fun to write lumpishly, dully, in prose the reader must plod through like wet sand. But it is a pleasure to achieve, if one can, a clear running prose that is simple yet full of surprises. This does not just happen. It requires skill, hard work, a good ear, and continued practice.
– Barbara W. Tuchman
Tag: skill
Quotable 174
Writing well isn’t merely a utilitarian skill. It is about developing a rational grace and energy in your conversation with the world around you.
– Verlyn Klinkenborg
Quotable 92
The skill of writing is to create a context in which other people can think.
– Edwin Schlossberg