Lifelong learning inspires the creative art of academic writing

Introduction This commentary explores the link between lifelong learning and the creative “art” of academic writing. Can lifelong learning have benefits in academic writing? And (correspondingly), can writing help us in our lifelong learning journey? Commentary An individual with a lifelong learning habit naturally fuels the fire of repeated moments of creativity and innovation and wants to share these moments with others through a variety of outlets, including writing. As we share our creativity, i.e. our new ideas and innovative solutions, through writing, others read, learn, analyze, synthesize, and innovate further. As we share our creative thoughts and ideas together through writing back and forth, we build a perpetually creating and innovating society. This is the creative “art” of academic writing. Implications Building a lifelong-learning habit provides fertile soil within which creative ideas and innovative solutions grow. However, the true beauty of these creations comes from sharing them with others.