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Why Writing is Different

Good art—of any kind—contains three things at a high level: concept, composition and technique. Writing is unique in all the creative arts in that there is no physical element to the technique part of that equation. Sure, there’s typing—or handwriting if you’re one of those mad folk who write their first draft longhand—but it has nothing to do with the final representation of the work. Probably won’t even be in the same font it was written in. Dance, painting, sculpture, music—all need good physical technique to complete the triumvirate required for good art. Being entirely cerebral has some weird repercussions...

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Food for Thought?

We talk a lot about how to write better and the tools you need to do that, but we don’t talk a lot about the main tool you use when writing: Your brain. Writing is entirely a cerebral activity. Without a healthy brain, it is very difficult to write. So, how do you keep your brain healthy. The answers probably won’t surprise you, but they do bear repeating. Water is Life Staying hydrated is probably the biggest key to keeping your brain in a good place for creating. And you have to hydrate before you get thirsty. The brain is...

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