Less than a year ago, Chris Poole launched DrawQuest in hopes of convincing the average person to take up drawing. His somewhat lofty vision is that everyone should draw, because creativity shouldn’t be something you only embrace at age four with finger paints.
That vision — encouraging those who’ve lost their creativity to go off and find it — hits home in places far beyond drawing (Poole himself is already eyeing other areas). Take writing, for example. It’s just as much expression as it is analysis, and yet for most it’s all work and no play. Let’s dive into why that should change.
Your communication skills and personality are inseparable
At its core, writing is about communication. Your words will directly alter the way others perceive you. If you often say “that came out wrong,” you should write more.
Words communicate and also cloud information
Unless you’re a politician, being unclear will only harm your chances of success. A succinct pitch can land you investment dollars, but a long, dull pitch will drive away your connections. Prevent that from happening by picking up the pen more often.
The more you write the less you have to
As mentioned above, it’s easy to explain your thoughts over a long stretch of time. Experienced writers communicate with precision, and exercising your own writing muscles will save you time (money) down the road.
You’re not a “writer,” you say?
Unlike playing the violin, you don’t need to rival F. Scott Fitzgerald to derive value from writing. Communication is key to entrepreneurship, and polishing this particular skill will take you one step closer to achieving your goals. Go forth and write.