The initial words chosen to express an idea are often incorrect
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Writing about a topic often reveals gaps in one's understanding of it 1 0 2and
Putting ideas into words is a challenging process 1 0 2and
The initial words chosen to express an idea are often incorrect 1 0 2and
Rewriting sentences multiple times can lead to more precise expression of ideas 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Ideas that emerge during the writing process often contribute significantly to the final work 1 0 2Mentions
Paul Graham/Putting Ideas Into Words
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Putting ideas into words is a challenging process 1 0 2Rewriting sentences multiple times can lead to more precise expression of ideas 1 0 2The act of expressing ideas through writing can change those ideas 1 0 2Fully formed thoughts do not always translate seamlessly into words 1 0 2Committing to a specific sequence of words in writing requires more precision than speaking, where tone and context can carry meaning 1 0 2Ideas can feel complete until one attempts to put them into words and discovers their incompleteness 1 0 2Expressing ideas in their most general form makes them truer than intended 1 0 2Putting ideas into words can generate new ideas 1 0 2In certain fields, ideas need to be both correct and novel 1 0 2A single ill-chosen word may lead a reader to a total misunderstanding 0 0 1