: Re: How important is typing speed to a successful writing career? How important is it for a writer to be fast when using a keyboard?

I don't think that FAST typing is important, but I do think it's important to know how to type. Not to be able to touch-type is a handicap, not just in writing but in the job market overall. With the internet it's easy to learn to type or get better at typing--there are LOTS of sites for typing help.

Typing qualifies as a communication skill; writing is all about communication; why not have as many skills at your command as possible? Even if your typing aint great, it is better than not being able to type at all.

But as far as whether being a fast typist makes one a better writer--no. Not in my opinion.

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