Shattering the myths about writing

My July 2004 ToledoTalk.com post :

BG News opinion:

What amazes and frustrates me most are the misconceptions all age groups, from high school students to veteran educators and administrators, have about writing and writing centers.

Some of these views are absurd and only hinder the writer that exists within each individual.

Writing takes time, practice, diligence, dedication, and patience. It is a skill that must be honed and developed, just like driving, dancing, singing, or cooking.

Writing is an essential life skill. Writing is one of the most advanced modes of human expression.

Only the ignorant and the lazy think writing is a luxury or a useless and inapplicable skill.

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