Courtesy the inspiring Writer’s Almanac, served daily by Garrison Keillor and American Public Media:
Larry Brown said, “There’s no such thing as a born writer. It’s a skill you’ve got to learn, just like learning how to be a bricklayer or a carpenter.”
You become a better writer by reading great writers, and putting a lot of (carefully considered) words on paper. Blogging satisfies both.
Musicians practice. Artists practice. Athletes train.
Writers should write.
Keep writing, Tom Chandler.
Great comment on practicing to become a better writer. At work I write strickly technical bulletins. And I never read fiction. So its difficult for me to “feel” creative when I write articles for my web site. But I am getting there. I just purchased the book “Elements of Style” mentioned in another of your posts. Thanks.
It’s a great book. While all the copywriting-specific books remain useful, it’s clear that most of us could stand to improve our prose style a teensy bit.
Thanks for commenting.