On making mistakes

Every time I write or edit, I learn something new. If a sentence sounds awkward, I have to think about why, and then I think about how to look that concept up on the internet for ideas about how to change it. In the end, I have had to learn to trust my own judgment in light of the possibilities. None of us knows all the rules of writing and language, but we have resources to consult so that we don't have to.