Thinking on Paper
by V.a. Howard, J.H. Barton · first published 1988
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Explains how separating thinking from writing causes writer's block, and argues writing is a tool for understanding ideas, not just communicating them. Suits anyone who wants to think more clearly.
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A classic book on using writing to come up with new ideas is "Thinking on Paper"[0]: "Thinking on Paper shows how writer's block as well as many other writing problems are engendered by the tendency, supported by traditional approaches, to separate thinking from writing. Drawing…
on “Writing Is Thinking (2014)” ↗Writing is used for understanding and for communication. These are two different activities. Ie, the prototype is not the product. Highly recommend the book Thinking on Paper, https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Paper-V-Howard/dp/0688077587
on “Writing: A misunderstood activity” ↗