Many people think writing is easy.
Only rewriting and editing turns most copy into the stuff others want to clip and keep, photocopy and send to friends. But it always does. Which means every writer always needs someone who'll read or listen to their stuff with a critical but constructive attitude. It can be your room-mate, spouse, best friend, sister or anyone whose intellectual opinion you respect. The ideal first reader is someone who reads a lot of good writing, whether for work or for pleasure.