The myth of talent in writing

Too many people believe great writers are simply born with talent.

But the truth?

Writing isn’t about talent. It’s about process.

The writers who produce clear, compelling work aren’t magically gifted.

They’ve built habits. They’ve built a routine and a process. They've learned to revise. They’ve learned to be brutally honest about their writing. They’ve embraced the messy middle where ideas take shape.

If we want students (or ourselves) to become better writers, we shouldn’t obsess over “good” or “bad” writing.

We should focus on how writing happens:

Generating ideas

Drafting without fear or criticism

Revising with intention and purpose

Getting feedback and refining

Teach the process, and the product will take care of itself.