There is no way of writing well and also of writing easily.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Writing well often requires effort that makes it difficult to write easily.
- In plain terms
- Good writing is hard work and not always simple.
- What can you take from it?
- Quality writing takes time and struggle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is simplicity ever a sign of poor writing?
Another view
Sometimes writing can be both good and effortless with practice.
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