{"id":3801,"date":"2020-01-08T15:33:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T10:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitch.link\/blog\/?p=3801"},"modified":"2020-01-17T15:37:44","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T10:07:44","slug":"why-you-need-to-write","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitch.link\/blog\/why-you-need-to-write\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you need to write"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">\u201cFinally writing makes you smarter. Our working memories are incredibly limited. Writing opens a canvas that can allow you to form more complex thoughts, allowing you to understand harder ideas and solve tougher problems.\u201d &#8211; writes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAABXFU8B7ZAFkSXnpgFyoynyHZ60173XkrE\/\">Scott H Young<\/a>  author of the Book Ultralearning.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.pitch.link\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/17153653\/374.jpeg?resize=342%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3802\" width=\"342\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.pitch.link\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/17153653\/374.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.pitch.link\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/17153653\/374.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.pitch.link\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/17153653\/374.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.pitch.link\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/17153653\/374.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major changes I made last year was to commit to write everyday and I did. This was preceded by multiple failed attempts to write regularly. The 5 points as advice in this article are simple (yet hard) but ones I can vouch for.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here goes &#8211;  <br>&#8211; Write a lot &#8211; This is the core. Set aside time everyday.  <br>&#8211; Read a lot &#8211; This could be challenging. But try smart things like listening to books during commute or while at the gym. <br>&#8211; Edit a lot &#8211; The first draft almost always is not so great. Revisit writings after a few days and you will see what a reader sees. Be ruthless. <br>&#8211; Have a point to view &#8211;  Why else would anyone want to read your stuff? <br>&#8211; Seek Feedback.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a founder or a Sales person you know it is hard to communicate. Writing will help sharpen your message, build your profile and give you confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where I learnt this #374 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Five Steps to Become a Better Writer <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scotthyoung.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/17\/better-writing\">https:\/\/www.scotthyoung.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/17\/better-writing<\/a>\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cFinally writing makes you smarter. Our working memories are incredibly limited. 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