Fitzgerald was a better just plain writer than all of us put together. Just words writing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fitzgerald was a superior writer of plain prose compared to his peers.
- In plain terms
- Fitzgerald wrote ordinary words better than anyone else.
- What can you take from it?
- Master plain language to stand out.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes plain writing difficult?
- Is simplicity better than complexity?
Another view
Subjective opinion may not reflect technical skill.
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