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The last line hit me like a ton of bricks, but I think only because all of the writing that preceded was equally good. I'm often taken aback when I read really
by ChicagoBoy11 5y ago
The last line hit me like a ton of bricks, but I think only because all of the writing that preceded was equally good. I'm often taken aback when I read really nicely written prose by "random" (i.e. not professional writers) online. To me, more than anything else, really great writing has always seemed like the mark of a superior intellect. It is the one skill I truly wished I had focused on more in my youth; the ability to convey ideas in this way that is both concise but draws the reader in seems like a remarkable gift! Just in the small chance the author runs across this, I'm grateful to him for writing this piece -- a wonderful bit to reflect on for all of us.
- goldenkey 5y agoIt may not be what you are in search of, but your comment itself is a deft display of linguistic aptitude. I reckon if you did take up writing, you'd only need to learn the thematic principles, not so much vocabulary or verbosity. Remember, most lurkers just view and don't comment. And even fewer folks of those who comment post cohesive prose. I've found the best way to become good at writing is simply by..well, writing. I think you've done a good job in that, even if you currently think comments don't translate to long form. Perhaps an actual writer can elucidate the subject for us.