Monday, April 5, 2010

Writers - born or made?

Apparent as it seems, writers are MADE. And its notion of contending is rightful then. Although some peoples’ genes may give them a predisposition to be good at something, most of their skills are conditioned and picked up in life.

Writing, as we all know, is somewhat a possession, a demarcation line of one’s identity and an intellect- measuring tool. With writing, we can tell whether a person is skilled if words used are technically complex yet fathomable; expressive when plunged into romanticism; logical if dealt with hypothetical syllogism; and human interest- triggering if discussed matters are about real life experiences.

In addition, talents aren’t instinctive, they’re concealed. Good skills aren’t hormone- induced, they’re practiced. Thus, it’s as simple yet obstructed as saying that “Not everyone is a writer but a writer can come from anyone.” For instance, say J.K. Rowling had stayed working as a secretary, she would not have written the Harry Potter series then if not of her background. So, most of it depends on good schooling and ‘whatnots’. Many people who are taught and raised well have the ability to write, but without the education, chances are, they would lack that ability.

This I always bear in mind…”When you are born, you are next to nothing. Ninety-nine percent of it is picked up as you grow, including writing ability.”

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