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Advantages of Writing

By: Danise B. Keasda 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. 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. Expressing Yourself. There are few better ways to get whatever it is on your chest off of it - and onto the page. Many find that there are things they could never say but can write. Writing is a good means of communication, particularly when to talk about something in person may cause embarrassment or is simply difficult to discuss one on one. Writing lets you be free from these potentially awkward situations.

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. Building speaking as well as reading skills. In order to become or be a good writer, you have to know how to speak and how to read. Someone with good writing skills is able to help others to learn how to speak better. Others are able to find themselves in the writer and then express themselves through that.

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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Authored by Danise B. Keasda, a skilled teacher for over 12 years. She has been reporting on home schooling since the 90's. She specializes in helping families find resources for writing lessons and paragraph writing exercises.

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