I do not know for sure the source of Nephi's weakness in writing. I know writing for many, myself included, is difficult and takes time and effort. Moroni talked about the same weakness "thou hast not made us mighty in writing; wherefore, when we write we behold our weakness, and stumble because of the placing of our words." I suspect that it had something to do with their written language.
God gives "unto men weakness that they may be humble." He also takes weakness and the weak things of this world to show forth His great power and tender mercies. Joseph Smith is a prime example of this--he came from humble circumstances to become a prophet of God, full of power and authority. The Book of Mormon similarly came out of weakness with great power and strength. The Lord had a wise purpose for these writings and knew that they would be read by millions of people. The Lord made these writings powerful unto the very piercing of the heart and soul of man in spite of weakness.
How exactly did the Book of Mormon become a strength out of weakness? I do not know for sure, it could have been through the translation process that the Lord made up for its weaknesses. It could be strictly through the power of the Holy Ghost. However, I do know that it came about through the infinite Atonement of Christ. Just as the Atonement bridges the gap for sin and affliction, it makes up the difference for weakness. "My grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them." Nephi and Moroni's weaknesses were turned to strengths because of their humility and obedience and through the Atonement of Christ.
I am grateful for the power of the Atonement in my life. I know that He can make up the differences where I fall short and that the changes that come and make weak things strengths are not from me but come through the grace of Christ when I allow Him to work on me from within. I know that He shows forth His great and marvelous power in my life through small and simple tender mercies.
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