When I think (or used to think) about writing, I would
imagine a five-paragraph essay, one inch margins, 12-point font, Times New
Roman.
Even four weeks into the quarter, I don’t always think of
writing as anything more than what is typed or written down. I, along with many
other DU students, tend to think of writing as a formal exercise done for work
or school, or to organize things in notes or lists.
People often define writing based on their relationship to
it, and categorize it as either “good” or “bad.” As I noticed with many
responses, and with our discussion, people typically think of writing as something
that takes a lot of time and effort. Without regard to how many things can be
considered “writing” outside of work or school, our understanding of the
vastness of writing has narrowed drastically. As a result, writing has become
something that is overgeneralized, underappreciated, and often ignored.
Writing is a combination of letters, symbols, words, speech,
and thought. It is a means of communicating thoughts to others and reflecting
on one’s self. Writing is something that is interpreted differently by every
person. As I have said before, I still think writing is something unique and
personal to each individual.
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