Good question!
Here's my take on it:
1. Read everything that you can about how to write.
2. Identify some good writers and follow their work.
3. Seek out feedback on your work from writers and nonwriters. (Consider it a blessing if you have a good editor.)
4. When you can, take advantage of free as well as paid writing classes.
In my opinion, writing is a talent and a skill that is honed through practice. If, after doing all above for a while (remember, it takes time to build up a skill), you are still receiving negative feedback, then it may be time to give up on writing.
A quick way to tell if writing is not for you is to determine whether or not you enjoy it. I know some folks who are actually decent writers and possibly could succeed, but they hate the work involved in writing. For them, writing is the wrong career choice.
I hope this helps.
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