How Writing Can Clarify Your Thoughts and Remove Bias

Rafael A. George Duval
2 min readNov 2, 2023

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Writing has so much to give, so much to teach, so many surprises

Writing is a powerful tool that can help clarify your thoughts. When explaining an idea, you’ll challenge yourself to consider its various angles and make new connections. Writing can reveal gaps in your understanding, and it’s easier to explain something when you have a solid grasp of the topic. Writing is a way to explore differing perspectives, flesh out your ideas, and make potential connections.

Writing isn’t just the result of thinking; it’s also the medium in which we process our thoughts. If you want to retain information long-term, it’s essential to write it down. When trying to understand an idea, you must translate it into your own words. Writing can build up resources for future publications, making note-taking an invaluable practice that has stood the test of time.

Writing is a tool for removing bias and clarifying your thinking. An empty page reflects the state of your mind, which means that writing can help you identify areas where your thinking is unclear. Attention is a valuable resource in today’s world, and writing is one way to capture it. By sharing your ideas through writing, you can attract an eager audience to engage with your work.

[¹]: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

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Rafael A. George Duval
Rafael A. George Duval

Written by Rafael A. George Duval

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