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Your ultimate writing guide

Your guide: Charmaine

Writing is the process of using symbols (letters of the alphabet, punctuation and spaces) to communicate thoughts and ideas in a readable form. …

Generally, we write using a pen/pencil (handwriting) or a keyboard (typing). With a pen/pencil we usually write on a surface such as paper or whiteboard. These days it is done on a computer.

Writing is a means of rendering a language into a form that can be reconstructed by other humans separated by time and/or space.

Writing is fun

Learn how to write even if it is only a diary. It opens your mind and helps you be creative. It brings forth vivid images and makes you dream sweet dreams!

Writing styles

Expressing thought in language characteristic of an individual: Narrative Writing. Descriptive Writing. Persuasive Writing. Expository Writing. Creative Writing.

Writing

Be direct in your writing. Good writing is clear and concise. …

Choose your words wisely…

Short sentences are more powerful than long sentences. …

Write short paragraphs. …

Always use the active voice. …

Review and edit your work. …

Use a natural, conversational tone. …

Read famous authors.

Quote is a hypernym of quotation, as the repetition or copy of a prior statement or thought.  Both quotation and quotation marks are sometimes abbreviated as “quote(s)”.

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