Writing advice is usually focused on more superficial parts of the craft. Whatever I knew about thinking on the page, I had picked up through trial and error and conversations with other writers. But then I read Imre Lakatos’s Proofs and Refutations.

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Writing is an essential tool for refining and clarifying thoughts. The author discusses how writing helps make ideas more precise and comprehensive. The process of articulating thoughts in writing reveals gaps and flaws, pushing one towards greater understanding. Influenced by the works of Imre Lakatos, the practice is framed through making conjectures and systematically unfolding and examining ideas. This iterative process not only sharpens thinking but also aids in deeper self-awareness and problem-solving.

How to think in writing

I’ve started to realize more and more how bad I am at writing. This just confirms that even more. Time to write!

if you want to be more articulate you must write, period.

Oooo, I’m going to chew on this one for a while. I like it.

Writing we keep your brain fresh, and it will make you think faster, while Writing, it makes you learn, while writing, you see more inspiration knowledge comingin in your memories.