I discovered that the difference between finding the right word as opposed to accepting the almost right word was the difference between being struck by lightning and merely watching a lightning display.
Dan Simmons in the book Hyperion
His words ring true to me. I spend a lot of time seeking the correct words and it soothes me when I find them. It just feels right. I would call myself a wordsmith.
A wordsmith, according to wiktionary.org, is one who is skillful with words by making changes to a text to improve clarity and style, as opposed to content. I would argue content is as important as the clarity and style. A well articulated article with impactful content can change the world.
I find it important to strive for the right combination of words.
douglas adams 