ARE WRITERS BORN, OR MADE?

                  This seemingly simple yet complex question made me think about a lot of things - about the craft of writing and how amazing writers had such talents to capture readers. Were they already good in scribbling down words when they started writing? Were they born natural and already had it in them? Or did they start from scratch and painstakingly worked hard to achieve their dispositions now?    As a graduate student in an art school, I understand the concept of having individual shine raw talent as a measurement of one skill to be accepted in a fine institution where only the best of the best is accepted. I also understand the tedious process of talented individuals’ undergoing early morning training to start the day with learning techniques and masterclass and late-night practices to perfect routines, practice the skill that one may be lacking or practice to develop the said skill. And I think that also goes with...