Can Using a Typewriter Help Your Creativity and Productivity?

Yes—And Here's Why.

In a world dominated by fast-paced digital tools, cloud syncing, real-time collaboration, and AI-powered everything, the idea of returning to something as analog as a typewriter might seem… quaint. Even absurd. But here's a thought worth exploring:

What if slowing down is exactly what you need to speed up your creativity—and your productivity?

At Moxie Media, we’re all about helping companies grow through sharp strategy, engaging video, and high-performance storytelling. But behind the scenes, our creative process is deeply rooted in balance—balancing the speed of digital with the intentionality of analog.

And yes, that sometimes includes a clackety old typewriter.

Slower = Sharper

Typing on a typewriter removes the noise—literally and figuratively. No distractions from emails, Slack messages, or the infinite scroll of inspiration-turned-procrastination. When you're working with a typewriter, it's just you, the keys, and your thoughts. There’s no backspace key, no autocorrect, no squiggly red lines reminding you that you spelled “possibility” wrong.

This forces you to think before you write, to slow down enough to fully form an idea, then commit to it. That small pause can be the difference between writing fluff and creating something that actually moves people.

Analog Tools Create Digital Breakthroughs

When we build content strategies for clients, we often mix the analog with the digital. A hand-sketched storyboard before opening editing software. Brainstorming with sticky notes before typing up a campaign plan. A whiteboard session before logging into project management tools. The analog acts as a filter—it helps your best ideas surface before they get lost in the rush of clicking and typing.

A typewriter works the same way. It simplifies the creative field. You're less likely to rush. Less tempted to multitask. More likely to listen to your thoughts, your story, your mission.

What This Means for Business Owners

Whether you're a startup founder, a real estate broker, or a nonprofit director, your creative energy is one of your most valuable assets. Burnout, overload, and digital distractions are the enemies of that energy.

Here’s a challenge: the next time you're outlining a campaign, writing a brand story, or scripting a video—step away from your screen. Try drafting it on a typewriter. Or a notebook. Or even index cards. Watch how your brain engages differently.

We’re not suggesting you replace your MacBook with a Remington full-time. But balancing digital tools with intentional analog methods can help you create better content, faster—because you're working smarter, not just faster.

The Moxie Takeaway

Growth doesn’t always come from doing more, faster. Sometimes it comes from doing less, better.

Using a typewriter won’t make you trendy. But it might just make you better. And in a competitive market, better is what makes your message stand out.

So if you see us clacking away in the office between video shoots, know it’s not just for aesthetic—it’s part of the strategy.

Now go create something—on whatever tools make you feel the most alive.

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Moxie Media Bringing the strategy, soul, and storytelling to help your business grow—with a little analog grit and a lot of digital horsepower.