This is smart stuff. All of it makes good sense. I speak as a compulsive editor. You can tighten it up, and tighten it up again, and sloppy doggerel becomes so

This is smart stuff. All of it makes good sense. I speak as a compulsive editor. You can tighten it up, and tighten it up again, and sloppy doggerel becomes so clear. Really a lovely piece of writing about writing.