Write with Purpose

By writing for yourself, you're more likely to write something other people will like. Readers know when your work is authentic—the best way to be authentic is to write for yourself.

When you write for yourself, the process of writing is the reward itself. If you love doin...

• Writing is thinking. The better we get at writing, the better we get at thinking.
• Writing also helps us separate what we actually know from what we think we know.
• Writing is one of the ultimate meta-skills: a skill that allows you to develop ...

Writing is thinking. It is a way to understand and order the world better.

Writing is a process of self-discovery. You may start with a specific topic in mind, and as the essay fills out and your curiosity increases, the end result may be different from wha...