Describe The Difference Between Writing And Didion's Writing Style

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I usually don't read or focus on different styles of writing. I think the fear of indifference and confusion makes me not want to explore but also my patience isn't there. Reading these two essays it was really interesting seeing the contrast of personality and different style types of writing. I enjoyed the humor that Lamott showed but I also liked how detailed and clever Didion was. Didion talks about how much the effect writers have on readers while Lamott talks about how much effect the readers have on the writers. Lamott shows shes almost scared for anyone(reader) to read her first drafts but Didion describes how the writers have a “tactic of a secret bully” on the readers mind. After reading this it made me realize my writing is important

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