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Writing Skill Versus Talent
I read a very interesting paper, Innate Talent: Myth or Reality? by Lynn Helding. It delved into whether you can truly succeed, become extraordinary in your field without innate talent. It got me thinking of writing among other things, such as musicians and mathematicians. Do some writers have an innate ability (talent) to create amazing…
Are You a Writer? You’ve Got to Keep Learning and Growing
Contributed by Team Member Suzanne Lieurance I can always tell when someone knows almost ‘nothing’ about writing. They are the ones who think they already know ‘everything’. They’re the ones who can’t be bothered to take a writing class or a writer’s workshop, or work with a writing coach. They are the ones who believe…