writing

writ·ing (rīt′iŋ)

noun

adjective

modif.

corresponding with, in touch with, writing to; see contactv.

The practice of writing
transcribing, inscribing, reporting, corresponding, letter-writing, copying, typewriting, penmanship, script, lettering, printing, calligraphy, graphology, grammatology, grammatography, signing, autographing, stenography; see also shorthand, typing.
Anything written
literature, written matter, document, composition, article, poem, prose, paper, theme, editorial, discourse, essay, thesis, dissertation, book, manuscript, novel, play, literary production, scenario, drama, piece, work, signature, letter, pamphlet, tract, treatise, disquisition, comment, commentary, review, recitation, certificate, record, bill, bit, item, piece; see also copy.
The occupation of a writer
journalism, reporting, literature, authorship, freelance writing, professional writing, auctorial pursuits, the pen, the fourth estate, creative writing, novel-writing, verse-writing, feature-writing, newspaper work, the writers' craft, literary artistry, ink-slinging*, pencil-pushing*, hack writing*, writing for the pulps*, writing for the slicks*, ghost-writing*.

Preposition: of

philosopher: For example, I was not born a philosopher, but made myself one by studying the writings of the philosophers.

Converse of object

teach: What do you enjoy most, writing novels or teaching creative writing?
resume: Resume writing is critical in controlling the image you present to employers.. .
inspire: The eerie drama of clifftop Whitby Abbey inspired the writing of " Dracula " .

Adjective modifier

creative: Have you had any formal tuition in creative writing?
autobiographical: Most of the facts about Turner's early life are culled, often directly, from Turner's own autobiographical writings.
academic: This is a modern American classic guidance manual for academic writing.
reflective: A guided approach is used for the completion of reflective journal writings.
sacred: Christianity 1, key figures, sacred writings, ceremonies and symbols.
descriptive: In order to build up the atmosphere, characters and place, pupils will need to use descriptive writing.

Modifies a noun

style: Simmons has a casual writing style that I found very easy to read, even for long periods.
skill: You will need to have achieved Entry Level 2 writing skills.
talent: She told us that ' through working with libraries, Penguin's promotion will offer some stunning reads, including fresh new writing talent.
workshop: Young writers: Every year we run a new writing workshop for young people aged 15-19.

Noun used with modifier

essay: The resource ends with tips on how to read a poem, and on essay writing.
non-fiction: Really easy to navigate sections on all aspects of non-fiction writing.
prose: That decision, opposed by his father, led to years of poorly paid prose writing, both books and journalism.
freelance: He will now be sharing his time between LICC, as lecturer in Contemporary Culture, and his freelance writing.
song: In the time waiting for the paint to dry, I found that music and song writing was another creative output for me.
letter: A and A Resume Service - resume and cover letter writing with sample resume and resume help from resume writing.. .

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