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Put pen to paper

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Starting Act

The phrase often implies the beginning of writing something significant or a long-awaited start.

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After months of research, she put pen to paper on her thesis.
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Figurative Use

It can be used metaphorically to mean the start of any creation process, not just writing.

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The artist put pen to paper to draft his next masterpiece.
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Deliberate Action

Suggests a thoughtful or purposeful action, not a casual or unplanned writing.

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She put pen to paper after carefully outlining each chapter.
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