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I just began an introductory fiction writing class, actually an
"intermediate" level course, as it is assumed that the people in the
class have had some prior experience writing.  It is largely workshop-
oriented and i have begun to have a problem with the concept of what it
means to participate in a workshop format.
When i am critiquing an individual's story, i look for craft ("does this
story unfold in a typical manner and, if not, are the deviations
enhancing?" and the ilk).  However, i am also very conscious of word-
choice, grammar, spelling and all those nasty details.  Our instructor
has repeatedly stated that any editor (?) can clean these up
effortlessly.  Most people use word processors and have spell, if not
also grammar, checks.  
Does this reliance upon a computer or someone else hinder ones actual
talent as a writer?  I believe it does--what else is a writer but
someone who can express themself in the most immediate and touching way?
Are they not supposed to be the best at what they claim to do?
Am i looking at this in the wrong way?

-kyrsten