Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Writing is communication, and you don't know how you're doing until you put it in front of someone else's eyes. You also learn from critiquing other writers' work.
I've always felt that writing can be learned but not really taught. The best thing somebody can do for you is to put the right book in your hands at the right time. I grew up in a family where the right book was always being put in my hands.
I think technique can be taught but I think the only way to learn to write is to read, and I see writing and reading as completely related. One almost couldn't exist without the other.
Early on, it's good to develop the ability to write. Learning to write is a useful exercise, even if what you're writing about is not that relevant.
Writing is a creative process, and you need to have the doors and windows of your mind open so that you have the possibility of change.
If you want to be a writer, just write. There's no magic to it.
Do not copy my style! The first rule of writing is write about what you know, not what you think you know. So, think about what you've done in your life and write about that.
Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.
Writing is like jazz. It can be learned, but it can't be taught.
Writing requires a great deal of skill, just like painting does. People don't want to learn those skills.