tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876767643869305059.post7381656261414454379..comments2023-09-03T09:37:28.458+01:00Comments on CONNECTING: Can creative writing be taught?BRIDGEThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16143306274478695558noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876767643869305059.post-14295411755623209342012-08-02T14:38:21.547+01:002012-08-02T14:38:21.547+01:00You're right - it's exactly the same for t...You're right - it's exactly the same for the other creative arts so why the fuss about writing? There's a craft to learn but the art comes from within. <br />Have you had a chance to look at the rest of What the Dickens magazine? pretty good I think - although I'm only responsible for my small patch.<br />PS Have the technical ability of a gnat --- how do I switch moderation off on blogger?BRIDGEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16143306274478695558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3876767643869305059.post-50956448576142035202012-08-02T14:05:37.343+01:002012-08-02T14:05:37.343+01:00Technique can be taught, skill can be practised, b...Technique can be taught, skill can be practised, but creativity and talent are innate, and no amount of lessons will help. Same goes for music and art. <br /><br />I could spend years at art school but I'll never be an artist - just a painter. <br /><br />PS. Do you really need comment moderation AND word verification?MorningAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719744167307369768noreply@blogger.com