5 Benefits of Walking for Writers

It boosts creativity, communication, and sense of wonder

“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” -

Throughout time, writers have benefits from walking. There’s something about disconnecting from everything, and going out for a saunter in the great outdoors (or down some city street), that does absolute wonders for you. With technology, however, it’s also pretty easy to squander that priceless walking time by filling it with noise. If you’re having trouble coming up with a verse, writing a blog post, or even just finishing a Tweet, going for a walk might be just what you need. That’s because…

Walking Helps Inspire Writers

One of the reasons why writing is so hard is because it cannot be prepackaged and sold, like many other more reliable skills. This is just as true for professional writing as it is for fiction writing or more artistic writing. There is a struggle inherent to the process. If you have the blessing of writing for a living, then it is indeed your job to wrestle daily. In the words of Stephen King:

“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration…