A Note from Ms. Sharon

Writing is the basis of many things, whether that be conversations or important documents. We use language as a tool every day, even when we think we aren’t using it. It helps us combine our ideas and experiences into something more tangible and concrete, so that we’re able to focus on points we want to make. Not only is it a tool but also it’s a skill that we can hone with time and effort. Writing is important because it can help others understand a subject, bring experiences to life, and tell a story for entertainment. These are only some of the reasons why writing is so important for us.

Oftentimes, nonfiction writing is to inform readers about a subject through thorough research, thus helping people understand the subject on a deeper level. The reader of such works may be educating themselves further on the topic or may simply be very interested in it. The writer would want to present the information as accurately as possible, which would be very difficult to do if their writing skills were subpar. It would make the information provided confusing and hard to understand. Especially in the case of nonfiction writing, it should be clear, concise, and accurate.

Sometimes the writing isn’t necessarily research-based; it could be through the experiences of an individual. When told through your experiences, we expect the truth, however, sometimes the truth is exaggerated for the sake of being interesting. Many of these writings have to be convincing and detailed so that the readers are able to feel and imagine what the author went through. Tone, diction, and figures of speech are major parts of writing that could influence how you perceive the story being told. Experiences come in all shapes and sizes, which can be difficult to sort through, and that’s why writing out these ideas helps to make things easier.

Creative writing can tell us a lot about a person, either because they wrote about something they like or because they have a wild imagination. However, if you write poorly and are unable to be as descriptive as you should, it can cause misunderstandings of a character in the story. The story could become muddled and chaotic due to using the wrong language or unclear compositions. On the other hand, if the story is well written, then the reader could immerse themselves in it and perhaps even relate to the characters. Although many stories are written for entertainment, they can also teach us valuable lessons in a more engaging way.

Writing is such an important skill to have that will ultimately be used in everyday life. It can be fulfilling when you’re able to write essays, research papers, and books for others who turn to your work to learn something. Writing isn’t just about putting words on a piece of paper, it’s about creating something that has an essence of who you are. It not only educates others but also can be a source of entertainment, depending on how you write. Whether that be because you used fancy words or a humorous tone throughout, writing is an important part of who you are and what you aspire to become.