The participants wore stretchy hair nets studded with electrodes to capture their brain activity. The scientists documented the differences between the two modes of writing. Neither mode approximated ...

Over several years, a movement has grown toward a distraction-free writing experience. It all started with apps for the iPad, iPhone, and Android devices but has transcended to physical products.

Do you have a daily letter writing practice? I try. I usually—instead of morning pages, like some people—I wake up and I’ll write a letter. I’ll wake my brain up by writing someone a ...