From 2c7bedb22e63bc5c74e7c36ae9b2b00ca2513a7b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Reed Esau Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:23:04 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] improve rationale for writers --- README.markdown | 18 ++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.markdown b/README.markdown index a0721ee..4913911 100644 --- a/README.markdown +++ b/README.markdown @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ its rich ecosystem of plugins. With plenty of word processing applications available, including those that specifically cater to writers, why use a fixed-width font modal -editor for writing? +editor like Vim for writing? * Your hands can rest in a neutral ‘home’ position, only rarely straying to reach for mouse, track pad, or arrow keys @@ -44,15 +44,17 @@ editor for writing? But while such reasons might be sound, by themselves they are scant justification to switch from the familiar non-modal word processor. -A compelling reason is called for—one that can appeal to a writer’s love +Instead, you need compelling reason—one that can appeal to a writer’s love for language and the tools of writing. -To find that reason you must look behind the mysterious modal commands of -a vi-style editor like Vim. What’s the significance of a command like -`cas` to _Change Around Sentence_? On one level it’s merely a mnemonic. On -another these vi commands can be thought of as a grammar of their own, -comprised of nouns, verbs, and modifiers. Put another way, they are -a _domain specific language_ for text manipulation. For more details: +You can find that reason in the mysterious modal commands of a vi-style +editor like Vim. What’s the significance of a command like `cas` to +_Change Around Sentence_ to replace an existing sentence? You can see it as +a mnemonic. But dig a bit deeper to see that these vi commands have a grammar +of their own, comprised of nouns, verbs, and modifiers. Think of them as the +building blocks of a _domain specific language_ for manipulating text that +with mastery can become a powerful tool to express yourself, as many coders +have found. For more details: * [Learn to speak vim – verbs, nouns, and modifiers!][ls] * [Your problem with Vim is that you don't grok vi][gv]