All writers are born, they are never made. The talent to recreate in language, the experience of life is, has to be God-given.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author believes writing talent is innate rather than learned.
- In plain terms
- Writers are born with talent not made.
- What can you take from it?
- Talent is often inborn.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is talent more important than hard work?
Another view
Practice and training also improve writing.
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