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I can see what you're saying but it's a very competitive field so many of the columnists who win through that do navigate these difficulties really well. There are a number who produce really strong work week in, week out. I'd highlight Hadley Freeman and Zoe Williams especially as managing reliably to produce thought provoking articles that are nevertheless clearly and accessibly written. I just don't find Laurie's work anything like as good - though, of course, there's still plenty of time for her to gain experience and improve.