“It is almost possible to measure a writer's skill by the dexterity with which he repeats, and yet avoids monotony.” — George G. Williams Copy Share Image
All the elements of good writing depend on the writer's skill in choosing one word instead of another. — Francine Prose Copy Share Image
Journalist: a person without any ideas but with an ability to express them; a writer whose skill is improved by a deadline:… — Karl Kraus Copy Share Image
Every page was once a blank page, just as every word that appears on it now was not always there, but instead… — Francine Prose Copy Share Image