I second that. > short, simply constructed and direct [sentences] require an honed writing skill; a finely tuned feeling for language, reading flow and contig

I second that. > short, simply constructed and direct [sentences] require an honed writing skill; a finely tuned feeling for language, reading flow and contiguous thought; and while time and effort can culminate in such abilities, they shouldn't be prioritized. It's better to have adept editors who like fiddling--sorry, tinkering, with syntax and semantics.