How to Use "Writing" with Example Sentences

writing (n): the act of putting letters, words, or numbers on paper or another surface using a pen or pencil; written words to form a story or poem

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Used with adjectives:

"Her English class teaches creative writing."
(creative, imaginative, descriptive)

"His writing is not clear."
(clear, concise, sharp)

"She needs help with essay writing."
(essay, letter, report)

"She does freelance writing."
(freelance, professional)

Used with verbs:

"I need to improve my writing."
(improve, practice)

"She teaches basic writing in school."
(basic)

"Have you read his writing?"
(read)

"They are publishing her early writings."
(be + publishing)

Used with prepositions:

"He put his demands in writing."
(in, into)

"People love his writings about nature."
(about, on)

"She expresses her feelings through her writing."
(through)

Used with nouns:

"He has great writing skills."
(skills)

"I love her writing style."
(style)

"I have an antique writing desk."
(desk)

"I need more writing paper."
(paper)