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Interestingly, Neil Stephenson’s — in the top comment on thread that was also on the front page earlier - gave this advice for improving ones writing: “Stop thi
by onos 4y ago
Interestingly, Neil Stephenson’s — in the top comment on thread that was also on the front page earlier - gave this advice for improving ones writing: “Stop thinking of it as art, or as something you're born with, and start thinking of it as an acquired skill like cabinet making”
- lancesells 4y agoI totally agree with this. I'm an artist and I think of myself as part creator and part craftsman. There are so many small skills that go into my work that are much more craft than creative.
- slmjkdbtl 4y agoYeah I think caring about the word too much can sometimes stand in the ways of actually mastering one's craft and create. I come from an "art school" and seen quite some people like this, especially nowadays where the identity movement is going strong, which is also a lot about words and labels.