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Everyone writes, to some extent.

Students take notes and write assignments in school. Many people journal, blog or write articles and eBooks. I'd guess that everyone writes emails and SMSes.

Businesses write to sell products and services, provide customer service and plan new products.

Politicians need speeches, comedians need routines, doctors need to write letters.

Why should we write?

Write to understand yourself and the world - journalling is a tool used by many successful people. You can work through your problems, finding solutions is easier on paper (or on the screen) than letting them stew in your head.

Write to improve your health - writing is a great tool to fight depression and stress. Writing eases suffering.

Write to be productive and successful - come up with a few handfuls of creative ideas each day, plan out your goals in detail.

Write to remember - do you have trouble remembering things to do, or do experiences fade? Write them down! Especially important for teachers who need to record what was covered in classes and how students are progressing.

Write to learn, especially languages - for those of us with a visual or movement-based learning style, writing can help new words and grammar stick in our minds.

Write to educate, inform and entertain - stand up for a cause you believe in, help others learn and grow. Write the stories that you (and others) would love to read.

Write to stay in touch - write to friends and family, let them know you are thinking about them.

Write for fun - explore new worlds, use new words or make some up, enjoy the process!

Why do you write?

I'd love to know - just reply to this email!

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From a famous writer

“If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
― Stephen King

Recent resources

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