I took great delight in the study of language, and became extremely correct in the use of it. About this time I met with an odd volume of the Spectator. I bought it, read it over and over, and was much delighted with it.
— Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin's autobiography passage describes his self-taught method for improving as a writer. By studying The Spectator, reconstructing its arguments, and comparing his work to the original, Franklin developed one of the earliest systematic approaches to copywork. This passage is both instruction and inspiration.
Process Transparency:
Franklin walks through his exact method step by step, making imitation possible. He doesn't just say 'practice'—he shows how.Humble Self-Assessment:
'Discovered some of my faults, and corrected them' models the growth mindset. Improvement comes from honest self-evaluation.Conversational Pacing:
Franklin writes like he's telling a story to a friend, with natural digressions ('With this view I took some of the papers...').The path to mastery is imitation followed by comparison. Study the masters, attempt to recreate their work, then analyze the gap between your version and theirs.
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