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My take is that its both: part skill, part magic. The skill comes from learning how to create stories that work and move readers.
The magic comes from continually creating stories that work and move readers.
Like the martial arts master. Initially, he/she learned the skills, the punches, the blocks, the kicks, the throws. Later, he/she moves so fluidly between punches, blocks, kicks, and throws you seem to be watching magic.
Just my two cents.
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