Writing may be defined as any conventional system of marks or signs that represents the utterances of a language. Writing renders language visible. Whereas speech is ephemeral, writing is concrete and, by comparison, permanent. Both speaking and writing depend upon the underlying structures of language.
It's magical that within those constraints, there is a tremendous variety of magic committed to the written word.
Writing is the fourth of the four language skills, which are:
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
In our own language, writing is usually the fourth language skill that we learn. In this 21st century, how we write is a relevant question. I remember being schooled in cursive writing for years, but no one taught me to type. It could be argued that it is the wrong emphasis. Even now, the primary school curriculum has elements of joined up writing. It is a difficult skill for many children with limited motor skills, and questionable with the development of talk/type software.
Someone needs to examine the issue without prejudice. It is my opinion that many school curricula are still influenced by Victorian attitudes and fashions.
A writer may write for personal enjoyment or use, or for an audience of one person or more. The audience may be known (targeted) or unknown. Taking notes for study purposes is an example of writing for one's self. Blogging publicly is an example of writing for an unknown audience. A letter to a friend is an example of writing for a targeted audience. As with speaking, it is important to consider your audience when writing. There are many different styles of writing, from informal to formal. There needs to be a structure that is common to all.
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David L Atkinson OR david l atkinson
Cessation is the most recent re-published. Inceptus gives a potted history.
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