talent

What are your thoughts on the below? This is from an editor and former agent. Obviously, the ideal would be to have both, but it's interesting that concept wins over writing quality. "Here’s the thing: if you’re a technically brilliant writer, with a real grasp of voice, sense of place...

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to be forward, backwards, or sideways. H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. John Wooden

Love this! Thoughts??

What’s talent but the ability to get away with something? Tennessee Williams

Talent isn’t enough . . . Writing is work. Anyone can do this, anyone can learn to do this. It’s not rocket science, it’s habits of mind and habits of work. I started with people much more talented than me, and they’re dead or in jail or not writing. The difference between myself and them is...