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
Recent Examples on the Web
The book began a writing career that paralleled his rising political prominence.
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Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Its share value has plummeted to just 38 cents as of this writing, which is below the minimum $1 bid requirement for Nasdaq listing.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
However, the lawsuits are seeking the full extent of Hale's writings.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 16 Apr. 2024
Finding a special voice is one of my motives for reading, and also for writing.
—Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Amid this flurry of creativity, which found Vedder writing songs on the spot at an uncommonly prolific level, the frontman had a thought: why not invite the rest of Pearl Jam to fly down from Seattle and mess around too?
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2024
These enigmatic sites carry the visitor back to a time when writing and metal tools were unknown, farming was a still novel idea, and stone monuments established a community’s presence on the landscape.
—Dan Falk, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
This marks the first television series of Keller’s writing career.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Schlosberg’s instrumental writing doesn’t necessarily drive the drama, as opera orchestras often do, but rather plays a part in it, mirroring the cast of four with a quartet.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Its share value has plummeted to just 38 cents as of this writing, which is below the minimum $1 bid requirement for Nasdaq listing.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
However, the lawsuits are seeking the full extent of Hale's writings.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 16 Apr. 2024
Finding a special voice is one of my motives for reading, and also for writing.
—Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Amid this flurry of creativity, which found Vedder writing songs on the spot at an uncommonly prolific level, the frontman had a thought: why not invite the rest of Pearl Jam to fly down from Seattle and mess around too?
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2024
These enigmatic sites carry the visitor back to a time when writing and metal tools were unknown, farming was a still novel idea, and stone monuments established a community’s presence on the landscape.
—Dan Falk, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
This marks the first television series of Keller’s writing career.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Schlosberg’s instrumental writing doesn’t necessarily drive the drama, as opera orchestras often do, but rather plays a part in it, mirroring the cast of four with a quartet.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Writing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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