I am a writer. I always have been.
I believe writing is both a gift and a talent. A gift because I think some are born to write, and easily excel at writing. Writing is a talent because one must work at it, just as one must work at playing baseball, or doing a back handspring.
I think I was born with the gift of writing, and storytelling, but have recently let my talent slip.
Today, I scheduled an interview. I felt like a fish out of water. I couldn't remember how to formulate questions, and make them understandable and intriguing.
It's strange how I can always think of those tough questions any other time, but while I sat there, having the conversation, I couldn't think of anything to ask.
I know it will all come back to me, and the story will get written. But somehow, I think this day was an eye opener to me. The craft of writing isn't just a gift, it's also a talent that every writer must practice.
Strike one. Flip-flop.
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I believe writing is both a gift and a talent. A gift because I think some are born to write, and easily excel at writing. Writing is a talent because one must work at it, just as one must work at playing baseball, or doing a back handspring.
I think I was born with the gift of writing, and storytelling, but have recently let my talent slip.
Today, I scheduled an interview. I felt like a fish out of water. I couldn't remember how to formulate questions, and make them understandable and intriguing.
It's strange how I can always think of those tough questions any other time, but while I sat there, having the conversation, I couldn't think of anything to ask.
I know it will all come back to me, and the story will get written. But somehow, I think this day was an eye opener to me. The craft of writing isn't just a gift, it's also a talent that every writer must practice.
Strike one. Flip-flop.
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