"Writing with Style": Chapter 9

Chapter 9 in John R. Trimble's Writing with Style debates whether or not a person can be taught to have good style.  While both sides of the argument are discussed, it is clear that the winning argument is that it is possible.  Even though most great writers are born with the talent, often grammar and other parts of writing have to be trained or taught to them.  Grammar, punctuation, and other rules are more likely to be taught to students as they move forward in their writing career.  Good ideas and inspiration come from individual people naturally; however, one often has to be taught how to correctly express these thoughts through writing and style.  Those who teach others to write and find their own style are the driving force behind great works today.  Students of great writers learn to make several drafts.  Which each draft, teachers show ways to improve on their writings. Repeating this process over time helps a person develop into an effective writer.  While some aspects of being able to write come naturally to talented people, writing and style can be taught.