WRITING

Welcome to my writing page. A collection of bits and pieces
to do with the art of writing. Some will be helpful, some will be fun and others....well....I liked them!

So what is this writing thing?

Writing: (noun) A group of letters or symbols written or marked on a surface as a means of communicating. Anything expressed in letters esp. a literary composition. The work of a writer.
*Hmm this could cover all sorts of things. Lists, notes, stories, reminders, doodles, diaries, articles, poetry, even calligraphy. Isn't it exciting!

Writer: (noun) A person who writes books, articles, esp. as an occupation. A person who is able to write or write well.
* Hmmm. I write. The 'well' part I'm working on. :-)

Write:(verb)To draw or mark symbols on a surface, usually paper with a pen, pencil or other instrument. To describe or record ideas, experiences etc.. To be sufficiently familiar with a specified style, language, etc. to use it in writing.
(In Welsh: ysgrifennu. In Italian: scrivere. In French: écrire. Sorry, this is perhaps a useless piece of information.)

* Hmm. So I am a writer. Despite English being my first language, I'm still trying to become "sufficiently familiar" with it. It's quite complex, isn't it! All those rules and regulations for grammar and punctuation. But the fun bit is being able to play around with words to make them sing in your own way.

Did you know that someone who writes fables or fantasies is a Fabulist? Fabulous!

And what about this one:
"Cacoethes scribendi" A mania for writing and getting into print!

I hope you like some of my bits and pieces of writing information. I'll be adding to it so pop back occasionally and check what's new.

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Procrastination
by Gail C Breese

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