Like many people I write to think. And, it helps. I set out with only inklings of an idea and by the time I am done, I usually have a coherent a complete thought. The writing contains it, but it doesn't communicate it.
There's a difference between writing to think and writing to communicate and I finally understand that.
The Craft of Writing Effectively (YouTube)Writing Beyond the Academy (YouTube)Good overview of the video with links to the handout
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