This is a job nobody asked for but everybody has to pay for. As an author I am very careful about what I say in my papers and how I say it. If something sounds

This is a job nobody asked for but everybody has to pay for. As an author I am very careful about what I say in my papers and how I say it. If something sounds stilted or odd, there's probably a reason. Words mean things and subtle changes can affect their interpretation. For this reason I do not like being edited by a non expert. If I feel my work needs such attention, I'll ask for it.