what is so great about creative writing?

Giving form and structure to jumbled thoughts in our heads can yield impressive results. When we share those words, it increases their impact and empowers their owner. 

​Below are the benefits of writing which come through the both the process and the end result.

• encourages critical thinking
• generates new ideas
• enhances communication skills
• nurtures creativity, a key requirement for innovation​
• encourages self reflection
• enables a person to discover and value their voice
• validates experiences, of self and others, through stories
• helps organise thoughts and feelings

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writing in the workplace

We are what we write
Harry Shum

This article explores the importance of regular writing practice to help us think deeply, articulate our thinking and inspire others with our words, particularly within the business world.

Microsoft's Shum writes, 'Ultimately, writing helps make you successful. You might be the smartest person with the best idea, but if you can’t communicate your thinking in a compelling way, you won’t get far. ​'

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writing for young people

Evaluation of Sydney Story Factory
​Sydney University

Findings reveal the value of creative writing experiences in fostering children's imagination and writing.

Participation in Sydney Story Factory workshops for children led to:

• significant improvement in writing quality,
• increased engagement with writing, for longer,
• better planning, organisation and ideas,
• enhanced ability to reflect and self-evaluate,
• increased confidence to work with others, and
• more willingness to talk to people, particularly adults.​

​Read the evaluation summary here.
Read further evaluations from Sydney Story Factory here