The idea is quite similar to Chekhov's "Rules for Aspiring Authors": Any newborn baby should be thoroughly bathed and, after giving him a rest from his first i

The idea is quite similar to Chekhov's "Rules for Aspiring Authors": Any newborn baby should be thoroughly bathed and, after giving him a rest from his first impressions, severely whipped and told: “Don’t write! Don’t write! Don’t be a writer!” If, in spite of this punishment, the baby will show writing tendencies, a caress should be tried. If a caress doesn’t help, give up on the baby – he is as good as lost1. The writing itch is incurable. The path of the writer from start to finish is paved with thorns, nails and nettle, and therefore any sensible person must remove himself from writing by any means ... (eventually gets to actual advice) https://nova-nevedoma.com/rules-for-aspiring-authors/ https://nova-nevedoma.com/rules-for-aspiring-authors/