John Trimble makes the case that all writers are like warriors, defending claims and fortifying arguments. How do you respond to this trope, this figurative turn?


I strongly agree with Trimble's statement because when a writer composes a piece of writing, they are constantly looking to reinforce their point. They want the reader to fully believe in and support the claims they are making. As Trimble explains in his book, you can not write anything without having the reader in the back of your mind. Every time you write, you must think to yourself, how will the reader interpret this paragraph?


Warriors are continuously thinking about their enemies and how they will respond to their next attack. They must plan their next move carefully, just as a writer makes multiple drafts for the future. Also, warriors need to protect themselves from their enemies during war, while writers too need to watch their backs. Many people think that writers have a ton of freedom, because they can simply write whatever they feel is right. That is truly not the case, because every writer wants an audience. To make sure they are grasping the readers attention, they must present their arguments clearly and efficiently. They must make sure that they are presenting their argument well, because if it is not logical, the reader will fight back. The reader will begin to second guess the writer and they may simply put down the book.