Writing is a mysterious activity.

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Writing is similar to play. It shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Writing is a mysterious activity that often doesn’t seem to have much purpose at all. Writing can be a form of self-expression, but it can also be an outlet for creative expression. Writing does not have to have a purpose, but must have an effect.

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