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esperaza 
Hi I know exactly what you mean, and unfortunately I think it has something to do with age. I can't seem to do the work needed round the farm and find enough energy to write aswell! There is also the " I'll start it later" syndrome and the worry that you won't be able to think of anything to write so end up not trying. Esperaza
Breezy-E ~ In College
About your first question, I've been told that anyone can learn talent. It's genius that you either have or you don't.
As too your second question, sure we do! Though the "decent" stories (in this case "decent" is refering to modesty, by the bye) have a tendancy to be children's stories, any age can read them and, usually, enjoy them!
When it comes to your third question, I can't really say much. I've been writing for a while, but my observation skills are legendary, in a negative sense. I also lack the logical mind. But inspiration to creat, that can come from anywhere. I've found it unlooked for so far in pictures and, of all places, my math book!
Hope this helps people some.
Breezy-E
Linda Koerber
Thanks for the newsletter! It's great to have a resource like this as well as an oportunity to meet other newbies.
Thought I'd contribute with answers to this month's questions:
~Do you think it takes talent to be a good writer?
Not necessarily. I think all it takes is a good idea.
~Do you think anyone has the creativity to write decently? Hard question. No, I don't think just anyone has the creativity, but also, what is considered decent?
~Do you think people who write are more sensitive to the little things in life, and then inspired to create something? Not necessarily, though it could be said that most writers are indeed sensitive to the little things. But, really, there are some that write about specific events in their lives or whatever inspires them. Perhaps, once someone has been exposed to their first inspiration, then the little things start to matter more. Depends on the individual.
Caren Rose
~Do you think it takes talent to be a good writer?
~Do you think anyone has the creativity to write decently?
~Do you think people who write are more sensitive to the little things in life, and then inspired to create something?
Yeah, I think it does take some talent to write
I think many people have the creativity, I know a few, but many of these people don't have the talent to write, they have the talent to use that creativity in other ways.
Depends. Depends on what they write about, I think.
pensive
Thanks for the newsletter. I am new to this site and it is a bit overwhelming. Each new thing helps me learn more.
In answer to your question of the month: Yes, I believe that good writing comes from talent. Anyone can write, but not everyone can write well. It is both science and art.
B$fan
Hi, I joined Writing.com about a month ago and I very much enjoy reading the newsletters, especially this one. I find I spend most of my time in the interactives section. Having started two of my own and having written for a good amount of others I was wondering if you could recommend some good interactives. I'm currently looking for one that I can really sink my teeth into.
Thankyou, with much eternal appreciation,
BSfan
P.S. Because I can't help but throw in a shameless plug my two interactives are Jen the Fallen Heiress and Different.
davidwalters1
Re-your questions.
#1. No. It takes opening your heart and mind.
#2. No. The people who give up on life can't SEE or HEAR or FEEL. These are some of the TOOLS needed to write. With out them and others, it's just words.
#3. Yes. The need to record what you feel and to share it with others is obvious-see "pictographs"
SHERRI GIBSON 
All three questions are good ones indeed. Personally, I think it requires talent to write, and feel God blesses certain individuals with the skill to do so. I definitely feel writers are more sensitive to everything in life...bad or good. As for inspiration, my belief is that it stems from emotions within the mind and heart.
kheri
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Noticing Newbies Newsletter is geared to help members get acquainted with Writing.com -- there is so 'much do' and all the features can be overwhelming!
It looks like it's missing a to, I think.
Straydog
Hello I am new to this newsletter and would like to thank everyone who has the guts ( I sure don't)to put out these newsletters. Thank You Very Much!
Puditat
Cubby, I hope you enjoy your break away, and time with your grandchildren. I also hope you find your paper runs short because of all the renewed inspiration. 
Natural Spring
I think the talents of a good writer are not literary talents. anyone can learn to manipulate language for a desired effect. The best writers tend to be those who write about their passions. You do not have to be passionate about everything, but you should write about your passions, if you want to reach people. The most indifferent person in the world can write a best seller if moved to do so.
AuntyNelly
Hi Cubby, I do think you need talent to be a good writer, but I think anyone can have the creativity to write. The important thing though is emotion, if you can be moved by the things around you then you can write with creativity.Yes I think that to be inspired to write you have to be touched by something or have sensitivity in the soul. Take care , great NL, AuntyNelly
scribbler
I feel strongly that writing is indeed a talent, contrary to what many non-writers think. If everyone could do it we would have a lot more classics and a lot less door stops. Of course you also need drive in order to finish longer works and troublesome/fickle works which I freely admit I do not have. Writers are talented, but also have the desire to create something. That is the formula for great writing.
essence of thought
Thanks for the enjoyable newsletter and for the quote; it says it all.
I think that our writing depends on how we see and sense life. People who write are trained by time to be sensitive to little things in life because writing makes them want to discover more and more but this is also controlled by their talent and I think the last is what directs the writer more to a specific genre or type of writing than another.
'A hunch is creativity trying to tell you something.'
Frank Capra
Feather
Dear Cubby
Thank you for your news letter,it's great and very informative. Also I felt I had to answer your questions of the month. This is my opinion.
I think the answers to all your questions are yes, yes and yes.
It does takes someone with talent to be a good writer, but it does not have to be a great talent, as my grand-daughter had no idea where to start on an essay she been told to do by her class teacher, I wrote down a few lines and she finished it off, and recieved 2nd place, just goes to show right. All people can be creative, just watch a child draw a picture. People who write are more sensitive to things around them. The one who has tears in there eyes after watching a sad story or a baby being born on the T.V. show's this and it's the little things that happen in life that gives a writer the insperation for their stories.
Keep on writing Featherboa
I'd like to thank each and every one of you who send feedback last month. WOW! What a great response.  Keep it comin'!!!
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Quote: All words are pegs to hang ideas on.
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Cubby's Question(s) of the Month
~ Do you tend to write better when you are happy, or when a troubling situation arises?
See you again on July 12th!
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