I’m often asked why people should use pens and write.  Here are some links explaining why writing is important and what some of the many benefits may be.

Better Homes & Gardens:Study Shows Students Learn Better When They Take Handwritten Notes (there’s a theme here guys)

NPR: Why writing by hand helps you remember

Freakonomics – Who Needs Handwriting?

Scientific American – Don’t take notes with a laptop

Psychology Today – Why writing by hand could make you smarter

Smart Parenting – Handwriting is helping your children learn better

Science of Us – Journaling can help you out of an emotional funk

Morning Writing – Being creative when your brain isn’t stopping you