Writing is the physical exertion of putting pen to paper—or
in modern age, finger to computer keys--using symbols interpreted as words,
sentences, and paragraphs to document thoughts. It is the most effective and
longstanding form of communication. It usurped the oral tradition and allowed
people to record their thoughts, stories, and sacred texts. Writing can used to
express feelings to a loved one, record notes from a lecture, or provide an
escape from the real world. The power of writing can stop wars, incite change
within a nation, or simply provide directions from point a to point b. It is
what we do every single day without thinking about it. It is what we read every
day without trying. Authors and orators alike let audiences step into their
imaginative world. However, it is the physical act of putting something down on
a tangible medium that completely changes the relationship altogether. It is a
powerful source that affects the way people view the world. If you think about
it, we only ever ban books. It is because we know there is a special connection
between the written word and man. A long, withstanding connection that will not
easily be broken. Writing allows stories to be disseminated, recorded, shared,
passed on without compromising the information. It gives a voice to anyone who
has something to say. The advent of the Internet has completely changed the
relationship we once has with writing; anyone can say anything to or about anyone
and someone, somewhere will
inevitably read it. We are all content
consumers and creators. We can all use of voices to say something we feel is
important without ever actually, literally using our voices. We can sway
people’s opinions about controversial topics or tell them how to make vanilla
frosting with the tapping of a few keys. The possibilities have become endless.
How, where, and who reads our messages has definitely changed. However, the
power of the written word will never die no matter what surface, platform, or
context it is written in.
1. Informative
2. Subjective
3. Communal
4. Expressive
5. Purposeful
6. Powerful
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