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Originally Posted by dlssmith
Writing can be learned, most people do it. And few good writers are good from the beginning. Some seem to be born that way, but many famous, good writers have had to work at learning it. There aren't many jobs out there that require a four year degree that don't require some writing skill. Correct spelling, punctuation, etc., are essential, especially now that we're in the email era.
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That depends.
There are two different kinds of "good" when it comes to writing.
Almost anyone can eventually learn good grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc....
But good CREATIVE writing is quite similar to artistic ability, musical ability, etc... There is that intangible aspect of it that simply cannot be taught. You either "have it" or you don't.
For instance: I could sit down tomorrow and write a story about vampires, and with minimal effort, I could make sure the spelling, grammar, and punctuation are spot-on.
But I doubt that my vampire story would sell the millions of copies that those of Anne Rice have sold!
Mike