Why write?

In response to the previous article on scientific paper writing, the author received feedback from friends and colleagues expressing a desire to understand why writing is important. Many view academic writing as a tedious task to be done quickly or as a talent one must be born with. However, the author argues that writing is a skill that can be improved with practice. Writing helps organize thoughts, expand the audience for research, and enhance the overall quality of research by incorporating narratives. The author encourages reading and emulating the writing style of successful papers to improve one’s own writing skills. Ultimately, writing is a powerful tool that should be used wisely.

https://bastian.rieck.me/blog/posts/2023/writing_why/

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