Why You Should Write Even if You're Not a Writer. Day 7 of the 31 Day Writing Challenge by arbitrarykitten

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steemit · @arbitrarykitten · May 9 '18 (edited)

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Why You Should Write Even if You're Not a Writer. Day 7 of the 31 Day Writing Challenge

Creativity is not something you're born with. It comes easier to some people but it's like a muscle- it must be exercised for it to work.

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Keeping your creative juices flowing is an easy and effective way to become more creative no matter what you do without doing extra work.  Writing is one of the best avenues for that, plus it's helpful in many more ways. 

One of the best ways to learn is to teach, and if you can’t teach- write.

Writing it down helps you remember things such as test materials and other important items, and it's the best technique to organize your thoughts and ideas.  

The act of writing forces you to think deeply about a subject from more than one angle as you have to express your understanding in a well-constructed way rather than swim through a jumble of thoughts in your head.  This leads you to discovering more about the subject from sheer curiosity and the need to present it with value.

Writing also boosts your self-confidence.

Writing gives you a moment in time to reflect and digest, and to think deeply in the present moment. It allows you to focus, and with regular practice you have more and better ideas and your thoughts are clearer and more concise.  

To quote one of the most successful businessmen of all time, Richard Branson:

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He states blogging is good for you in more ways than one:

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Writing every day boosts your creativity, health, happiness, and even lowers anxiety and stress levels.  

Do you need any more reasons to write?  Just write :)
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### Today's Challenge

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Write.  Even if you are not a writer, write.  Freewrite (@mariannewest offers awesome daily freewrite prompts,) Stream-of-consciousness writing or [Morning Pages](https://steemit.com/writing/@arbitrarykitten/morning-pages-are-your-key-for-ideas-and-creativity-day-6-of-31-days-writing-challenge), blogging, or work on that novel gathering dust.  

Steemit.com is the perfect place to write.  

You receive feedback, build a community of awesome people, and even get rewarded!  And once you get in the habit of posting something every day, you will find yourself doing it automatically.  

Write on my friends!

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**Be a Better Writer in Just One Month!  Join the 31 Day Writing Challenge to transform your writing and your life!**

[Day 1](https://steemit.com/writing/@arbitrarykitten/31-day-writing-challenge-day-1-the-truth-about-writing-time) The Truth About Making Time For Writing
[Day 2](https://steemit.com/writing/@arbitrarykitten/31-day-writing-challenge-day-2-how-to-find-ideas-from-your-life) How to Incorporate Ideas From Life in Your Writing
[Day 3](https://steemit.com/writing/@arbitrarykitten/master-the-art-of-captivating-your-readers-31-day-writing-challenge-day-3) Master the Art of Captivating Your Readers
[Day 4](https://steemit.com/steemit/@arbitrarykitten/how-to-eliminate-distractions-transform-your-blog-with-31-day-writing-challenge-day-4) Banishing Distractions
[Day 5](https://steemit.com/steemit/@arbitrarykitten/getting-your-writing-noticed-for-free-day-5-of-the-31-day-writing-transformation) Get Your Writing Noticed!
[Day 6](https://steemit.com/writing/@arbitrarykitten/morning-pages-are-your-key-for-ideas-and-creativity-day-6-of-31-days-writing-challenge)

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@afifa · May 8 '18

Creativity takes some few processes for it grow, when it is unlocked we are opened to endless possibilities. Lovely post 😁😀

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

That's the let right there- unlocking it. Then the entire world is at your hands :)

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@gabriellasam · May 8 '18

as in the laws of attraction.positive thoughts brings you positive results and negative thoughts gives you negative results.practice makes you a master of your skills and learning widens your perception.

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

True story!

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👍 arbitrarykitten

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

Steemit is the best place to practice- practicing is the only thing that will make a good writer :)

👍 juliabreheny

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@jusipassetti · May 8 '18

I completely agree with you that writing is an amazing way to work through it all. I wrote in diary everyday while I was growing up and it helped me cope with everything that was going on. With Steemit I've started writing again and it made me realise that it was stupid of me to have stopped in the first place. Amazing how much more sense something makes once you've written through it.

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

I used to work in a diary every day, too.  It's truly finding how much it helps!

I'm not sure why I stopped... It was stupid, lol.

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@mariannewest · May 8 '18

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As always, you have so much good advice! and thank you for mentioning the freewrite! Are you coming to the 200 days party? Registration is open now! 😄

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18 (edited)

Thank you hun :)

Consider me RSVP'd ;)

Now, as long as my poor holey brain allows the memory, I'll be there every day! Lol

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@mariannewest · May 8 '18

I know!! I can't believe how much I forget!!! 🤪

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@maverickinvictus · May 8 '18

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When I started all I did was talk about my pain and depression but have changed a lot and Steemit saw my journey.

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18 (edited)

Writing is so healing! You have an amazing story <3

Writing through the trauma I endured early this year certainly helped. I believe if I hadn't my PTSD would be great greater than it is now...

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@mountainwashere · May 9 '18

One of my favorite meme pages on Facebook posts- usually a couple times a day- memes that say in one way or another "why aren't you writing?" It's surprisingly effective at getting me writing.

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@arbitrarykitten · May 9 '18

Please share the link to the page? I believe that would be uber helpful for me too!

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@mountainwashere · May 9 '18

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=290072384435404&ref=content_filter

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@mulyadi.alwi · May 8 '18

very interesting ... I often write in steemit. in addition to getting reward course also feel happy to learn to write in steemit.

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

It's a great place to both learn from others and share what you know :)

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@mulyadi.alwi · May 8 '18

it's a tremendous challenge to be a good writer

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

It gets easier as you do it daily :)

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I agree we should write every day. 

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

Good idea, capture the ideas into notes when they come! 

Then you'll never run out of article fodder ;)

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@ojap02 · May 8 '18

Good advice, friend.
Writing is a study technique used to reinforce knowledge, this activity also forces us to read what we write and in this way we can correct any detail we observe.
Now, writing for others to read, goes beyond a simple study technique, is precisely to open the doors of our knowledge and our soul. It is to express what you feel, is to advise, is to seek feedback that helps us to know more, in opportunities is a way to get an answer.
**That's why ..., Writing is good!**

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

Well said!

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@robertandrew · May 8 '18 (edited)

You sure can't go wrong in practicing Writing. And doing it everyday. That's for sure as I can personally attest to this. Thanks for sharing  @arbitrarykitten

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

Thanks for reading @robertandrew!

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@simplymike · May 8 '18

Good tips you have there.
For me it’s the stress of having to come up with a topic that plays a big role. Once I’ve started writing, it’s hard to stop.
I’ve only seldom felt the feeling of self-confidence, though. Since I am a ediocre writer on a platform of excellent writers, and by far not as intelligent as a lot of them are, so often I experience the opposite

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

What part of finding topics do you find is the most difficult?

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@stokjockey · May 8 '18

Now I know how you produce so much Content @arbitrarykitten
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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

Are you spying on me?

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@sultnpapper · May 8 '18

It is almost like I am your unknown poster child for what you have been advising lately. I knew I wasn't a writer when I came here, in fact I didn't like writing at all, but I forced myself to at least write one paragraph each day and post it as my daily dose.
Now I totally enjoy it and go through my day paying a lot more attention to the little things and the details because at the end of the day I select something to write about from that day.
Someday's I do have something planned but those days are few and far between. I have learned to train myself to absorb everything just in case I need it at the end of the day when I pull the lap top out.

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

That is your style, embrace it! And it makes you a unique asset to the community :)

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@sweetpea · May 8 '18

You are totally "write"! The power of the pen is unstopable!

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@arbitrarykitten · May 9 '18

Oh so very very true! Preach it sister!

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@travelsconhansel · May 8 '18

Writing is the best thing to do.
When I have to study for a university exhibition.
It is easier for me to study and then write everything I know in another paper.
that helps me retain more and understand better.

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@arbitrarykitten · May 8 '18

Exactly!

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