Creativity is certainly distinct from technical proficiency. However, much research has been done on creativity, and the consensus is that it can be taught and

Creativity is certainly distinct from technical proficiency. However, much research has been done on creativity, and the consensus is that it can be taught and learned. The compulsion or "drive" to create is something else, and perhaps that is more innate. I'm not sure what the research says about this, actually. Certainly a lot of people "want" to be creative, just as they may "want" to write a novel. But few want to put in the hard work to make it (writing the novel) happen. Being "creative" is also hard work. Especially when you have to do it consistently and over a long period of time. Relatively few are compelled or driven to do so.