* Writing a letter, email, or any other type of written communication.
* Writing a story, poem, or other creative work.
* Writing a report, essay, or any other academic work.
* Making a list, taking notes, or any other form of writing.
The phrase emphasizes the act of physically writing rather than simply thinking about what to write.
Here are some examples of how "put pen to paper" can be used in a sentence:
* "I need to put pen to paper and write down my ideas before I forget them."
* "He finally put pen to paper and wrote the novel he had been planning for years."
* "The teacher told the students to put pen to paper and write a short essay about their favorite book."
* "I find it easier to organize my thoughts when I put pen to paper."
"Put pen to paper" is a more old-fashioned expression, but it is still widely used.