Why I Never Use Templates — Until Now

As a creative professional, I've always prided myself on my ability to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions to design problems. One area where I've consistently resisted the temptation of templates is in my writing. "Why use a template when you can craft something truly original?" I'd ask myself.

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But, as much as I'd like to think that my ideas are always far ahead of the curve, the truth is that templates have their benefits. For one, they can save time and effort, allowing you to focus on the content rather than the format. And, let's be real, sometimes a template can be a great way to get your creative juices flowing and provide a solid foundation for your writing.

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Recently, I found myself struggling to come up with a compelling and cohesive structure for a particularly important document. I tried brainstorming, mind mapping, and even freewriting, but nothing seemed to be working. And then, in a moment of desperation, I turned to a template. Specifically, a template designed for writing business reports. At first, I was hesitant to use something so... formulaic, but I decided to give it a shot.

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As it turns out, using a template was a game-changer. It allowed me to focus on the content of the report, rather than the format, and resulted in a much more coherent and well-organized document. And, despite my initial reservations, I found that the template actually helped me to be more creative, rather than stifling my ideas.

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So, what's the moral of the story? Even the most die-hard template skeptics (like myself) can benefit from using templates. And, who knows, you might just find that they help you to produce your best work yet.