Craig ClaiborneI am simply of the opinion that you cannot be taught to write. You have to spend a lifetime in love with words.
About This Quote
Unconditional love for words is the essence of writing. Words are tools that bring us closer to our goals, ideas, and dreams. They are the medium that allows us to express our thoughts and feelings. The ability to write well is a gift because it will allow other people to understand what you have to say.
But, because writing is an art form, it has to be developed over time. If someone can not be taught how to write, they cannot be taught any other skill because that one skill will always come first, before everything else.
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