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This is a bit more low tech, but you mention technique, and I think people should hand write things more. At least, for first drafts.
You neurologically process things in a different way when you use your hand in that manner, and the act of transcribing your own work into a computer or device is an incredible editing measure in its own right. It forces commitment and flow, which is so precious in our time of short attention and focus.
Also, its good to be fluent in both skills, because you never know what could happen to your body. Realizing you haven't extensively used a pen or pencil much in years is a pretty fucky kinda feeling from a motor dexterity perspective.
Funny story, I wanted to switch from digital note taking to hand writing but my hand writing was shit. So I worked on improving my letter forms and even started practicing cursive so if someone ever needed to read my work, they could.
Well, hyper focused a bit too hard and now I do calligraphy. Handwriting hasn't improved much
Oh, I understand that. My handwriting isn't great, and I used to do absolutely massive, elaborate drawings, dabbled in asian calligraphy, etc. those skills do not translate.
This isn't adding much to the conversation but
MOOOOOOOD
I somewhat agree. It varies from person to person though, so it really depends.
When I brainstorm, outline or take notes, I prefer handwrite them