This is my life

Very interesting. I guess I'm coming from a slightly different place. I think about most learning by analogy with my ideas about learning to read. I truly believe the most important parts of learning to read is being read to early and often, and having role models who enjoy reading. I took my daughter through Suzuki piano, as that seemed closest to my learning philosophy, so I tend to focus on listening, and natural methods which emphasize imitation and encouragement. Suzuki did believe that talent was irrelevant.

So in writing, I tend to think that reading well written stories is underrated. I also think a lot of writing problems are caused by anxiety and fear of failure or criticism, which can cripple even very talented writers. I'm not sure how much practice helps in writing, I mean obviously it helps some, but it's harder to know how or what to practice than it is in music. Or at least for me it is.

That said, I might be interested in a writing practice community or group.