How My Writing Has Evolved with Time
Writing is so interesting because it is one of those things which is both a skill and a talent.
The difference between those two is that a skill is a buildable, progressive thing you can practice and work on and improve on over time and a talent (at its core) is more inherent. It’s something you have.
Those are my definitions. Let’s check in with Merriam-Webster for the official ones.
Skill: “1a: the ability to use one’s knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance
b: dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks
2: a learned power of doing something competently: a developed aptitude or ability
language skills”
Talent: “1a: a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude
b: general intelligence or mental power; ability
2: the natural endowments of a person”
Oh, good! Pretty similar. Feels good — and I love words and knowing and learning precise definitions and synonyms, antonyms. I am a proud word nerd.
Singing is another great example. You can be born with and grow up with a good or great singing voice, and you will still improve and learn to sing even better with…
