I find this (Writing as a Career by Raj Lalwani Nov 02, 2005) interesting from varied points of view.
In the article, Renu Balakrishnan is stated to believe that anyone can become a good writer.
Such uncritical trashy statements make me go Gah, as a brief perusal of the hundreds of (writing) sites on the Net will reveal. They all offer a chance for the budding creative writer to find expression and feedback.
The reality is that creative writing needs to be channelled, first through correct expression (grammar, syntax, etc.) only then flowing into creativity. Else you have plenty of so called creative writing but not even the basics correct. Take, for example, Lalwanis statement, towards the end, The workshop will comprise of eight sessions of two hours each. Comprise does not take of except in the passive. Thus, The workshop is comprised of eight sessions of two hours each. And, The workshop will be comprised of eight sessions of two hours each. Much writing in toadys papers, on the Net and in some magazines has such needless grammatical errors.
