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Old 09-03-2017, 10:11 AM   #24
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Harry, I do know what you mean, but the emphasis on the technical side misses the reason why the technical side is important. You don't learn to use this toolkit just for something to do, you learn it in order to communicate effectively.
I entirely agree with you. Learning how to use language correctly doesn't make someone a good writer: that comes with years of practice, and perhaps a tiny bit of innate talent, too. It is, however, a required step along the road to becoming a good writer.
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