Whether you’re trying to make sense of a situation, come up with new ideas, stay consistent with your practices, or reflect on what’s working and what’s not – writing can support you every step of the way.

Self-authorship. Writing about your experiences is, by definition, an act of self-authorship. You define your voice. You express your beliefs and values. Even when you can’t control external events, you can shape your own narrative.

Metacognition. Writing helps you step back and think about your thinking. Vague ideas need to become clear in order to be written down. That’s why many people say they don’t fully understand something until they write about it.

Writing is wonderful. Thanks to the generation effect, it helps you better remember what you read – even if it’s just by taking notes – and it’s good for your mental health. Building a writing habit is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself as a maker.

IMPACT: Over time, your tiny experiments might lead to something bigger. Whether you’re building a product, launching a project, or simply sharing what you’ve learned – writing helps you consolidate your insights and share them with others in a generative way.

PACT: Make a pact with yourself grounded in curiosity. You don’t need a detailed plan, just a simple commitment to explore something that feels alive: “I will [action] for [duration].” Writing it down, whether in a journal, a note to a friend, or a public post, gives form to your intention and creates a gentle incentive for showing up and... See more

Experimentation. By creating space to test ideas, reflect on outcomes, and adapt as you go, writing can help you approach life with curiosity instead of rigidity. That’s why writing is one of the most flexible and reliable tools to develop an experimental mindset.

As Anaïs Nin would say: “We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.”

REACT: Once the experiment is complete, reflection is where learning happens. Writing helps you process the experience and make sense of what worked, what didn’t, and what you might want to try next (for example with the Plus Minus Next method).