In the eyes of Kurt Vonnegut Jr, the writing process has two basic parts: an inspired writer and an experienced editor. He says the new writer must be given pointers and tactics from the more experienced writers to give them new perspective when writing. I would agree that all new writers need guidance from other writers to make them more diverse, and give creative ideas that they can make into their own. I do not, however, think this is the only way that writers are developed. I think practice and exploration of one's own natural skill helps to develop personal writing habits and styles, which is important as a creative writer. An example of this would be the University of Iowa creative writer's workshop referenced in the article. I attended the University of Iowa for my undergraduate degree and had the pleasure of using that very writer's workshop during my four years. It definitely developed my writing skills having access to so many different writers' opinions and styles.
I think the reason this perspective on the writing process is not all-encompassing is because it doesn't call for internal innovation and creativity without input from other sources. This is especially true with the introduction of social and new media, as these platforms are ever-changing and in need of innovation in order to be successful. In order to be seen online and to share a message properly, as all good writers must do, writers must be innovative and top-of-mind. This requires innovation and creativity that differentiates oneself from other knowledge sharing entities.
