Assertion: writer | /r/CapableOf | use the technique
Facets:
value: to preserve their work
type: PURPOSE
value: as a preliminary
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Some writers even use the technique to collect initial thoughts and ideas on a topic, often as a preliminary to formal writing.
text: Aware that their writing will cause controversy or put themselves and others into danger, some writers self-censor; or withhold their work from publication; or hide their manuscripts; or use some other technique to preserve and protect their work.