Advantages of Writing
Like any other type of art, writing is rewarding in and of itself, just as much as is composing and playing music, painting or sculpture. Like producing a beautiful object in any other medium, writing something which is a good piece of work is very rewarding to the writer. Even better, the writer can share their work with others and communicate something of themselves to others. Whatever you write: story, poem, essay or article, writing is an activity which can boast of many benefits. Here are a few of the benefits of writing:
1. Independent thinking. If you think about it, writing requires you to think. You have to think about a topic to write about, how you are going to write it, what words you want to use, what types of sentences will fit best and the overall message that you are trying to give off in your writing. When writing, no matter how old or young you are, you have to have a clear path for you to think on. To write, you have to be able to understand what is around you as well as understand yourself.
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. There are even health benefits associated with writing. Writing can be a great way to deal with stress by getting negative feelings onto the page instead of pent up inside. Those who write fiction often find that putting their own experiences into writing helps them to cope with stress and is a great way to preserve memories and share them with others.
No matter what you decide to write, after you are done, you will feel rewarded knowing that you are able to express yourself. Once you share your writing, you are able to show others what you have to say and what you feel about things.
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