1
: the act or process of one who writes: such as
a
: the act or art of forming visible letters or characters
specifically
: handwriting sense 1
b
: the act or practice of literary or musical composition
2
: something written: such as
a
: letters or characters that serve as visible signs of ideas, words, or symbols
b
: a letter, note, or notice used to communicate or record
c
: a written composition
d
3
: a style or form of composition
4
: the occupation of a writer
especially
: the profession of authorship
Examples of writing in a Sentence
Writing usually isn't a lucrative career, but it has been very fulfilling for me.
He teaches creative writing at the university.
Few people nowadays care about the art of letter writing.
The novel's plot is okay, but the writing is horrible.
I asked a friend to critique my writing.
Her essay was a wonderful piece of writing.
She has a unique writing style.
Much of the best Japanese writing has not been translated into English.
the writings of Benjamin Franklin
a book of selected writings on moral philosophy
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James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
Lisa has worked in media for her entire career and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots for print and digital lifestyle brands.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 June 2024
An online petition addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has over 71,000 signatures at time of writing.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
Ellis said that switching gears from acting to writing was challenging, even though the subject matter was familiar.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
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“Writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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