Why I Write

Writing clarifies thinking.

I can hold an idea in my head and think I understand it. But when I try to write it down, I discover the gaps in my understanding. The act of converting thoughts to words forces precision.

Writing as a Tool

I don't write because I have something to say. I write to discover what I think. The process itself is the point.

This is why:

• I write notes that no one else will read
• I explain concepts to myself in documentation
• I maintain this blog even though my audience is small

The value isn't in the output—it's in the process.

A Practice

Writing is like exercise for thinking. The more you do it, the better you get at it. Not just at writing, but at thinking clearly.

So I try to write. Every day, a little bit. Even if it's just a thought.