A line of research shows the benefits of an “innovation” that predates computers: handwriting.Studies have found that writing on paper can improve everything from recalling a random series of ...

In other words: Writing by hand, as opposed to with a keyboard, helps you remember things. The study, ... Take paper notes during meetings. Do you attend meetings regularly?

But the real purpose of the 1000 Words of Summer project isn’t just to generate 14,000 words over two weeks. It’s also to help you establish a regular writing habit—also referred to as a ...

Two New York Times journalists who write their drafts by hand sing the praises of pen and paper. By Sarah Bahr Times Insider explains who we are and what we do, and delivers behind-the-scenes ...