difficult sentences

[SummerSnow]

Please help. Please explain the meaning of the following sentences in simple English.
1. Writing research reports is often found to be far more difficult than it needs to be.
2. The author's advice will put you well on your way to becoming a skillful report writer.

[Harry Smith]

Originally Posted by SummerSnow

Please help. Please explain the meaning of the following sentences in simple English.
1. Writing research reports is often found to be far more difficult than it needs to be.
2. The author's advice will put you well on your way to becoming a skillful report writer.

1. It's often far more difficult to write research reports than it seems.
2. The author's advice will help you a lot to become a skillful report writer.