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“The main thing I try to do is write as clearly as I can. I rewrite a good deal to make it clear.”

E. B. White

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Source Essay: “The Art of Writing” (The New Yorker, 1949)

Clarity is achieved through diligent revision and striving for simplicity in expression.

In simple terms: Clear writing comes from careful revision.

Key Takeaway

Revise for clarity and simplicity.

Themes

writing clarity revision simplicity

Mood

practical instructive

Type

educational professional

When to use this quote

  • academic writing
  • creative writing
  • professional communication
  • self‑improvement

Key Concepts

editing process communication theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How much revision is enough?
A Different Perspective

Can over‑editing strip voice?

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