on Writing Forward:
Is effective writing borne of skill or talent?
There has always been a debate about whether artistic trades are a matter of learned skill or inherent talent.
On the one hand, there is the belief that some are born with active and imaginative right brains and are therefore better able to manifest creativity. On the other hand, some argue that creative skills can be learned and mastered.
When it comes to creative writing, I believe that skill and talent work together. In fact, I would argue that almost every writer whose work is worth reading has some combination of both acquired skill and natural talent. But is one of these more valuable than the other? If you had to choose, would you rather acquire writing skills or be born with a natural talent for writing?
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You can always acquire skill, but talent is inborn!
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Correct, Noelle 🤗
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Totally agree…
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Having recently (and finally finishing) Cron’s Wired for Story, I’d add an understanding of psychology to this list.
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Ohhh, nice one LK 👍😃
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