[Writing] To all Writers! A question of interest!

Er, perhaps interesting.

Alright, I'm in a bit of a slump now. I don't do too much writing - in fact, I do more imagining, and planning, and outlines, all that bit. But when it comes to actually sitting down and writing something out, or storyboarding something out, or whatever, I can never seem to be satisfied with what's on the piece of paper.

Now, cartooning is easy. Drawing is easy. I strongly believe that anyone who desires to draw, anyone who wants to put in the effort to draw, can. Because drawing precisely (or in my case, precisely enough for my weird unbalanced standards) can come to anyone with enough PRACTICE.  PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. Drawing all the time. Trust me, I'm a halfdecent farfromprofessional cartoonist *shades on*

Now, people who write, I want to know: Is writing the same way? If I keep on practicing, will the fog clear and I'll be able to tell the story I want to tell? When I write I seem to veer far off course from what I intended to write in the first place...Like, if i need one guy to be injured the injurer will go off and do something else. Off to a story that's far far away from what my skeleplot needs him/her to do ;_;

Alright, far away from any danger of tl;drs:

In your own opinion and experience, does writing okayishly come with practice?

Yes. Practice, proofreads, having others read it while reading others writing, seeing what takes focus for you, and then rewriting it again. It's an on-going process that you improve upon over time.

Yes. Practice, proofreads, having others read it while reading others writing, seeing what takes focus for you, and then rewriting it again. It's an on-going process that you improve upon over time.

I agree completely with this statement. The thing is if you're like me, you tend to feel like your writing is never good enough, or that it's trite. Just ignore that feeling (assuming you have it) and write s'more.

You bet it's a process. Like many, many things, writing can be a gift or a leaned skill, and obvoiusly those who cultivate their gifts will outshine those who do not, or those without the gift at all. Either way, practice will show you what works and what does not. Now, the big pitfall is to look at your material and think "this is shit, noone will ever read and enjoy it." Every writer goes through a little bit of this almost every time they write. It's only human. On the other hand, you have to be willing to accept honest criticism; it will help you grow your skill.

I would also submit that it is crucial to read extensively. All art is in relation to the art of the past, and you will find that the more of the past you are familiar with, the greater your capacity to produce something in the present.