Writing is Thinking
Because Language-is-always-a-translation-of-thoughts, the act of writing is a form of thinking. In my creative practice, I do a lot of Writing-From-the-Subconscious so I’m never quite sure what I actually think about a subject until I start writing it down. Writing becomes an act of Embodied-Cognition, an extension of our selves and our mind into the world.
The magic is in the fact that writing is a transit system, which transports little electrical sparks in your synapses into things that affect shared reality.
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Writing from the Subconscious
Whilst we like to think we are in control when we are writing, in reality most of the decisions we...
Language is always a translation of thoughts
Speaking and writing are always incomplete compared to how we think. [[Art-is-communication]] but it is almost always translated from our...
Use Own Words
Whenever you make notes, make sure to use your own words. This is because [[Writing-is-Thinking]], so by rewriting ideas you...
think-on-paper-first
Because [[Writing-is-Thinking]], in order to [[Slow-Down]] your thoughts, try writing on paper first. [[the-friction-of-handwriting-is-the-point]] as it helps you examine and...
Systems Over Tools
[[Tools-Dont-Matter]]. Instead, focus on creating systems that work for you. [[Obsidian]] is a great tool but it isn’t a stand...
be-honest-in-your-journaling
When [[Journaling]] it is important to be completely honest with what you are writing and not to hold anything back....
write-first-edit-later
When [[journaling]] or writing creatively, it is important not to edit as you are writing the [[First-Draft]]. You need to...