Putting pen to paper slows your thinking, allowing you to process information, form conclusions and create meaning.

EVERY writer approaches writing differently. You may begin a writing assignment by sitting outside under a tree and daydreaming, while your best friend may find it impossible to concentrate on writing ...

Electronics can do pretty much anything for us nowadays, including organizing our schedules, taking notes, and even meeting a bunch of virtual crabs. But have you ever wondered if physically writing ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Any management consultant will tell you that communication skills are vital to success in ...

A study of Japanese university students and recent graduates has revealed that writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later. Researchers say ...

March 19 (UPI) --Writing on paper, instead of on a tablet or smart phone, boosted the brain activity of a group of Japanese university students when they tried to recall information they'd learned an ...

A new study published on July 3, 2013 found that reading books, writing, and participating in brain-stimulating activities at any age may preserve memory. The study was published online in the medical ...