Adam GopnikGood editorial writing has less to do with winning an argument, since the other side is mostly not listening, than with telling the guys on your side how they ought to sound when they're arguing.
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The ability to write well is an essential skill for a writer. But a good writer also knows how to recognize a bad argument and what to do when one is made. In this quote, the author is giving advice on how to make your writing better.
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