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Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/26056
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When new at something difficult (let's use playing an instrument, painting and prose as examples)

1. _Any creative tool takes years of daily practice before it becomes "fun"_
2. For me; percussion performance still sucks but it's on my bucket list to change that
3. Prose is not my strong suit; _editing is._ 

Regardless of natural talent, in the case of music performance and editing/proofreading....same for painting and creative writing; _it's all about practice_. Creating & jamming on a trumpet, trombone, drums, midi, euphonium, baritone bugle and mellophone bugle..._it comes easy._ Editing the work of my peers as well-_-easy-peasy lemon-squeezy._

Put a pair of sticks in my hand though? Or task me to paint a line of "happy trees"? -- **I STINK.** I'm a mediocre drummer at best (this will change over time) and my skills with acryllics are laughable (less likely to change 'cuz I prefer to draw using pencil/pen media; nor do I picture a future that features "plants - a study; acryllic on easel by cwelke" Though I'd love to paint "happy trees" I have little inclination and even less drive to put the work in. I write, I edit, I draw [using pencils & ink], I do maths; I write code, solve MIS problems, tutor, date once or twice a year and get a laugh about half that rate.

Since you are just a youngster; your mind & body need time to figure what they like to do; what they DO do; what they dislike...and what they simply WILL NOT do. Resist the tempation to box youself in or out of any creative skill until at least your mid-20s. I'm pushing 40; as you can see I have a clear picture of my capabilities.

**--\> Only give up if sci-fi novella-composition brings you no reason to smile whatsoever. Is it the subject matter? Or is it the 70ish page length that gets ya? Test this by writing a crime novella; or sci-fi short story**

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