Quote Originally Posted by loonychune
The only thing you haven't considered is that writing responses to people who can't be bothered to read a book is benificial to those who have. I like writing answers to basic questions because I know I understand the ideas myself if I can teach them to someone else.
It's also nice putting down on a piece of paper (electronic paper) your thought processes and consolidating what you know - or think you know.
This is for sure a good idea. Alot of good players seem to recommend keeping a journal, blog, or whatever to sort out your thoughts and monitor your progress.