Talent and practice
November 27th 2009 22:42
Do you need talent to make it as a writer? Oh, certainly. Talent alone isn't enough, though. Good writing needs lots and lots of practice.
I haven't practiced nearly enough this year. I know I will always be able to crank out a story. I also know that the story I wrote this year is at least 75 percent drivel, and I remember when I wrote first drafts that still needed attention, but nowhere near as much.
I need to get into the habit of practicing regularly again. Ideally reestablish my daily writing routine, so I can point to at least as many good bits as bad bits in my next first draft.
I haven't practiced nearly enough this year. I know I will always be able to crank out a story. I also know that the story I wrote this year is at least 75 percent drivel, and I remember when I wrote first drafts that still needed attention, but nowhere near as much.
I need to get into the habit of practicing regularly again. Ideally reestablish my daily writing routine, so I can point to at least as many good bits as bad bits in my next first draft.
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