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11 Writing is a creative activity in inZOI that allows Zois to compose manuscripts on a computer or laptop and sell them for Meow. It is the primary leveling method for the Critical Thinking skill and one of the most accessible income sources in the game, since it requires no special equipment beyond a standard computer.

33 How Writing Works

55 To write, interact with a computer or laptop and select the writing option. The Zoi will begin composing a manuscript in the currently selected genre. Writing sessions take several in-game hours, with the exact duration depending on the Zoi's Critical Thinking level. Higher skill levels reduce the time needed to complete a manuscript.

77 Completed manuscripts can be instantly sold through the Pocket Market on the Zoi's Smartphone. Unlike paintings or physical goods, manuscripts do not require traveling to sell them. The entire process, from writing to selling, can be done from home, making writing one of the most convenient income methods.

99 Genres by Critical Thinking Level

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1111 New manuscript genres unlock as the Critical Thinking skill levels up. Higher-level genres tend to produce higher-value manuscripts.

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1313 Critical Thinking LevelGenres UnlockedLevel 0-1Basic manuscript (default genre available from the start)Level 2Fantasy Novel, Science Fiction NovelLevel 4History Novel, Adventure NovelLevel 6Mystery Novel, Horror NovelLevel 8AutobiographyLevel 10Self-Development Book

1414 Each genre represents a different type of story or non-fiction work. Higher-level genres generally produce manuscripts with higher base sale values, making it worth leveling Critical Thinking before focusing on writing as an income source.

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1616 Manuscript Quality and Sell Prices

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1818 Each completed manuscript is assigned a quality rating that affects its sale value. Quality is partially random, meaning even a high-level Zoi can occasionally produce a lower-quality work. The quality tiers and approximate sell values are:

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2020 QualityApproximate Value RangeNotesPerfect~750 MeowHighest tier; requires high Critical Thinking levelExcellent~112-225 MeowConsistently achievable at mid-to-high skill levelsGood~125 MeowSolid result; common at mid levelsMedium~75 MeowAverage quality; common outcome at any levelBad~20-30 MeowLow-quality result; more frequent at low skill levels

2121 At Critical Thinking Level 10, Perfect-quality manuscripts sell for around 750 Meow each. Even at lower levels, writing provides a steady income stream since every book can be sold immediately without travel.

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2323 Writing Speed

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2525 The time required to complete a manuscript decreases as Critical Thinking increases. Based on community testing:

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2828 Skill Level RangeTime per ManuscriptNotesLevels 1-3~5 hours in-gameSlow but still profitableLevels 3-6~4 hours in-gameNoticeable speed improvementLevels 6-9~2.5-3 hours in-gameEfficient; writing speed nearly matches leveling speedLevel 10~1 hour 16 minutes in-gameFastest writing speed; highly profitable

2929 At Level 10, a Zoi can complete a manuscript in roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes of in-game time, making rapid manuscript production a viable full-time income strategy.

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3131 Submit Scenario to Contest

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3333 At Critical Thinking Level 10, a new option becomes available on the computer: Submit Scenario to Contest. This is a luck-based competition where the Zoi submits a manuscript for judgment:

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3535 OutcomeResultWinReceive a prize of1,000 Meow.LoseNo reward, but no penalty either.

3636 The contest can be entered repeatedly. Since there is no cost to enter and no penalty for losing, it is always worth submitting when available. Combined with regular manuscript sales, the contest provides additional income potential at max level.

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3838 Writing and Critical Thinking Leveling

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4040 Writing manuscripts is the primary method for leveling the Critical Thinking skill, especially after the December 2025 update (v0.5.0). Alternative methods like reading books have been significantly nerfed. Reading four books takes about one hour but fills less than a quarter of the skill circle, making it far less efficient than writing.

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4242 Other methods that contribute to Critical Thinking:

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4444 MethodEfficiencyNotesWriting manuscriptsHigh (primary method)Fastest way to level; also generates incomeWatching news/debate channelMediumFastest passive method; switch between channels repeatedlyStudying for certificationsMediumComputer interaction; useful for career advancementThink (personal action)LowFree and available anywhere; found in personal actions menuReading logic/knowledge booksLow (nerfed)Much slower than writing since the December updateSolving puzzlesLow to MediumAvailable at certain community lots or at home

4545 Career Connections

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4747 Writing and the Critical Thinking skill support several career paths:

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4949 CareerDetailsLawyerat Justitia (Dowon) or Themis & Jones (Bliss Bay): Critical Thinking is the primary promotion skill.Journalistat Mirror of the Times (Dowon) or Bliss Bay Times: Writing and analytical skills support investigative reporting.ProfessorAcademic writing and intellectual skills are central to the career path.

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5252 Writing requires only a computer or laptop, which is standard equipment in most residential lots. No additional purchases or special furniture is needed, making writing the most accessible creative skill in the game. Laptops are portable and can be used at community lots, libraries, and other locations with seating.

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5454 Tips

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5656 Writing is the fastest way to level Critical Thinking. Prioritize it over reading books, which was nerfed in the December update.Every completed manuscript can be sold instantly through the Pocket Market without traveling, making writing more convenient than selling paintings or physical goods.At Level 10, write Self-Development Books for the highest base value and submit to contests for bonus 1,000-Meow prizes.Quality is partially random. Even at high levels, you will occasionally produce Bad-quality manuscripts. Do not be discouraged; the average value over time is still very profitable.Watching the news or debate channel on TV between writing sessions provides additional Critical Thinking experience as a passive activity.The Think personal action is free and available anywhere. Use it as a filler activity when your Zoi cannot access a computer.If pursuing a Lawyer or Journalist career, leveling Critical Thinking through writing simultaneously builds your career skill and generates income.Manuscript writing does not require any special equipment beyond a computer. This makes it one of the best starting income sources for new households with limited funds.

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