Why Drawing Your Books Can Turn You Into a Better Writer

You don’t have to be Picasso, but drawing does give you an edge

Wanda Thibodeaux

3 min readNov 30, 2021

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Generally speaking, writers aren’t known for being visual artists. Their whole deal is crafting something beautiful with words, not with color or line or visual perspective.

Wanda Thibodeaux

Written by Wanda Thibodeaux

Writer/Owner, Takingdictation.com. Interests: Business, motivational psychology, self-development, mental health. Podcast Host, Faithful on the Clock.

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