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by derefr 5900 days ago
You're talking about writing as communication (i.e. essaying); he's talking about writing as aesthetic expression (i.e. fiction and poetry writing.)

The difference between the two is the difference between talking and singing: everyone needs to learn to talk; not everyone should attempt to get in front of a microphone (however much they enjoy doing it in the shower.)