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10 LIFE-CHANGING WAYS THAT CREATIVE WRITING SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE* 

*according to the vital and revolutionary book, Your Brain on Art

This is the cover of the book, "Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us" by Susan Magsmen and Ivy Ross.

  1. According to Your Brain On Art, a regular practice of creative writing has been shown to lower stress levels, reduce anxiety and alleviate depression.
     

  2. It also improves the capacity to stay focused and calm.
     

  3. Creative writing improves emotional intelligence and emotional resilience.
     

  4. It cultivates a deeper empathy for oneself and others.
     

  5. It enhances cognitive abilities and executive function

6. It strengthens academic writing and literacy-based SAT scores, as well as the skills necessary for writing exemplary college application essays.

7. It improves self-awareness, clarity of thought and decision-making skills.
 
8. It improves communication skills and social-intelligence.
 
9. It provides a feeling of mattering that fosters intrinsic self-confidence.
 
10. And most importantly, writing empowers young people to find their voice and believe in themselves, both as writers and as individuals.

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