The Benefits of Doodling for Writers and Other Humans (Infographic)

There are many benefits to doodling for writers — and, really, anyone. We put together some drawing and doodling facts in this infographic.

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The benefits of doodling for writers & other humans include:

  • Doodling ignites memories
  • Doodling improves memory
  • Doodling helps you find focus and flow
  • Doodling generate ideas
  • Doodling helps beat writer’s block

Doodling can ignite memories

A 2009 research study found that doodling while receiving information improved memory recall among participants by nearly 30%. Doodling helps you learn — and retain — better.

Doodling can improve memory

Doodling can activate the brain’s “time travel machine.” The act of drawing helps us fill gaps in thinking and uncover fuzzy or lost memories.

Doodling can help you find focus and flow

Flow, the optimal state of mental engagement and focus, promotes creativity and even emotional wellness. Doodling is one activity to help you enter a state of flow. Free-drawing also gives your brain a break from information overload, allowing you to find focus.

Doodling can generate ideas

Making simple sketches during a brainstorming session can trigger insights and discoveries that aren’t always possible through words alone. Doodles can solidify your thoughts!

Doodling can help you beat writers block

Author and cartoonist Rebecca Fish Ewan (Doodling for Writers) recommends doodling when writer’s block strikes. She said, “Can’t picture your character? Doodle her! Can’t write a believable belt buckling? Doodle it!” Not only can drawing help you solve a plot problem, but it can also improve detail and action.

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