The Art Of Writing Flashcards
What did Gustav Faubert said about writing?
“The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.”
Can you get new ideas by just conversing with other people?
Yes, you can often get new ideas in conversation
What will you do to that ideas you got from that conversation?
You can never fully own and understand them unless you write about them, for yourself, or blog, or even a book
Discuss about writing
Writing at its best is a form of thinking
It clarifies our thoughts
It leads to new thoughts
And even expands us, when it is done right.
What do people hitherto do with diaries and journal?
To reflect on their day
What are daily journal and diaries for? Cite an example.
Daily journal and diaries is a great avenue to enhance self-knowledge.
e.g. writing letters to family and friends, and even social media can be use to this purpose
Can we learn something from any conversation? How?
We learn something from our conversation. Not by what we’ve heard what others say BUT what we’ve heard ourselves saying from that conversation.
Discuss about talking
Talking at its best is a form of thinking
What seems to be the problem in talking?
The problem is that most people talk just to communicate, question, or grouse.
What is the effective first step to solve a puzzle or problem?
Talking through puzzle or problem can be an effective first step in solving it.
Writing can be at times more effective.
True or False?
True. Writing can be at times more effective
What happens when we put down to paper or screen what we’re thinking?
When we put down to paper or screen what we’re thinking allows us to both create a new line of thought, then examine it as if from a short distance and gain even more perspective.
Is it true that there are times when the mind went blank or complete offline?
Yes, there are times when the mind went blank and completely offline.
What is the best way to clarify your thoughts and helps you remember what to say?
Keeping notes.
Why does making “TO DO LIST” before bed help you?
Making “TO DO LIST” before bed can implant the items on the list firmly enough that in the next day, you won’t need the list.
