Raymond ChandlerThe most durable thing in writing is style, and style is the single most valuable investment a writer can make with his time.
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The most durable thing in writing is style means the structure and choices of words, as well as the tone and perspective, of a piece of writing can make or break a reader’s experience with it. If a reader reads a book or article that is poorly written, their experience can be ruined if they don’t understand the purpose of the piece or if the story doesn’t feel relevant to them. Style can give a piece of writing an emotional impact on a reader that nothing else can.
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