What happens in the brain of a writer while writing?

So imagine a guy, casually perched on a rock during an ancient autumn evening, somewhere around 5000 years ago.

He's relishing the serene breeze and the gentle grass tickling his toes, all while thinking, "Wow, life is pretty darn pleasant without any drama. But you know what would make it even more interesting? Inventing this nifty little thing called 'writing'!"

And just like that, the art of writing underwent a remarkable transformation.

What once started as a pure and creative form of communication, where thoughts and stories flowed from quill to parchment, eventually metamorphosed into a powerful tool for generating revenue.

"In 2022, global content marketing industry revenue was estimated at roughly 63 billion U.S. dollars. The source projected that it would increase to 72 billion in 2023 and that it would continue growing over the further years to reach 107 billion in 2026".- Statista

Keeping all aside, let's see what happens in your brain when you write.

Well for starters, I feel like it's better to be in a coma but also,

Frontal Lobe: This part is like the "boss" of your brain. It makes decisions and plans stuff. So, when you're picking a memory for your story, it's your brain's way of saying, "Let's go with the story where you embarassly fell in the mud, shall we?"

Hippocampus: This is your memory wizard. It pulls out those ancient memories from the depths of your brain, like that time you painted yourself on your first day of kindergarten. It's like a memory librarian.

Broca’s Area: This is where the words come out. It's in charge of turning your thoughts into words on paper. If it's on vacation (like with Broca's aphasia), you can understand the assignment but can't write a word. (Also, now we know who is responsible for that writer block's thing.)

Wernicke’s Area: Think of this as your "comprehension corner." It helps you understand what you're reading or writing. Without it, you might sound like you're speaking in gibberish, which is funny unless it's your important essay!

Visual Cortex: It's like your brain's movie screen. It lets you "see" your memories or what you're writing about in your head, just like watching a film.

Motor Area: This is the brain's personal trainer for your fingers. It sends signals to your muscles, so you can write or type. Imagine your brain saying, "Hey fingers, it's time to dance on the keyboard!"

Caudate Nucleus: This one's your brain's secret weapon for stuff you've practised a lot. It makes things easier, like playing scales on a piano. So, the more you write, the more this guy helps you out. It's like having a writing superhero inside your brain!

So now you know why your head feels heavy all the time.

Thank me later!

Chao.