Short journal · Original editorial · Words that carry their weight
A sentence refers to two files and then says to change it.
Clear writing connects an action with its purpose. A concrete noun and a useful verb often reveal what a vague assurance hides. Revise for the reader's task, and keep deliberate ambiguity only where it serves the piece.
Name the file that needs to change.
Notice what the change asks of another person. An experiment is more considerate when their choice and limits remain visible.
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What would you notice after trying this in one small, real situation?