How to Write a Good Story

I had been dreading writing it, I thought it was going to be very hard. And actually it wasn't hard at all. It's also a very generous book. There's so much great writing advice in here. You say that sometimes people have really fascinating stories or fascinating perspectives, but that in itself isn't always enough. You have to be able to tell them well as well. Do you think good writing is a skill that anyone can learn?