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Writers are Smart!

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Paul Whybrow

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Not only are we sexy, but we're also smart. In this article on Intelligence.com, Science Explains Why People Who Love Writing Are Smarter there's plenty of evidence to show why we writers are in touch with our emotions, better at learning and also following an activity that's great therapy.

So stop doubting yourself!

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I have failed every IQ test I have ever undertaken. Apparently I have a very low IQ, but probably that puts me in the same boat as Albert Einstein. I am smart, but sometimes, I wish I had the wealth and backing of 'Tim Nice But Dim' from the Harry Enfield shows.
 
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