Going Ahead With Writing
Like all other art forms, from painting, to poems, to playing music, writing in itself is a reward that can only be given from itself. Just like painting a beautiful picture, sculpting clay or playing the grand piano, writing is able to bring joy to the participant. The best part about it is that the reward is generally doubled because the person writing is able to produce something that he/she is proud of that can be shared with others who will appreciate it. No matter what you are writing, whether it is a story, poem, fable or an article, writing has benefits that can’t be beat. Here are a few benefits of writing:
1. Independent thinking. Writing is an activity which requires you to think. You have to come up with a topic, consider what angle to approach this topic from, think about the exact wording to use and how best to convey your message through this piece of writing. Writing hones your powers of observation as well as being a great mental exercise over all.
2. Self expression. Writing is a great way to express feelings, problems and anything that we want to get off our chests and onto paper. It is much easier to express things on paper (for some) than it is to say by mouth. Writing is another way to communicate with others, especially in situations that may be frustrating, embarrassing or just too hard to talk about face to face. Writing allows everyone to free themselves from any hardships that may be occurring.
3. Building confidence. Writing can help people to boost their self confidence. Although writing is generally a solitary activity, it can increase self esteem and confidence by allowing the writer to produce something which they can point to as an accomplishment. The writer learns that they can in fact express whatever they are feeling without having to worry about what others may think. Especially for children who lack confidence, writing is a great skill to practice.
4. Writing is a great way to build verbal skills. Not only is writing beneficial in improving writing skills, practicing writing tends to produce a more thoughtful approach to reading as well. Writing also hones speaking skills as it teaches writers to better express themselves. Reading the writing of others can also have this benefit, as people see something of themselves in the words of another and learn a little about how to speak themselves.
5. Health benefits. Believe it or no, writing even has health benefits. Writing is something which can be a coping strategy for the writer, allowing them to deal with stress. Fiction writers especially are able to put their own experiences on the page and work through them in this way. Writing can also be a good way to present and preserve memories.
No matter what you choose to write, once you have begun to produce work you will feel a sense of accomplishment at having been able to communicate a bit of yourself to the world – and that’s something to feel good about.
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