Group Discussion: Is Everyone an Author?

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Group Discussion: Is Everyone an Author?

Similarities:

Everyone writes

Writing is important

Writing can be seen across the globe

Differences:

Different definitions of “Author”

Is every writer an author?

Authors write more, write books, stories

Authors’ writing is seen by more people

Everyone is a writer, not everyone an author

Authors:                                              Writers:

Writing is seen by public	“Casual” writing, for a friend/family/small group
Write books, stories, informed articles/reports	Shorter writing
More time and effort into what you write, spend time researching your subject	Write quick texts, emails, personal blogs
Writing is a hobby or a job	Less planned out

Types of Writing:                               Why we Enjoy / Dislike it:

Essays	A lot of work, a lot of thinking, not always an interesting subject to write about, not writing for you
Texting/Skype Messaging	It’s easy, quick, faster than calling
Emails	More formal than a text, still fast and easy
Short Stories	Throwing down thoughts, relaxing, fun writing

Genres of Writing:

Emails, Invitations, Shopping List, Texts, Driving Instructions

 

Email:

Hey Jacob!

Can you help me set up a party this weekend? Send this attachment (the invitation) to all of your friends. Can you drive to Safeway and pick up some soda, water bottles, the cake, and some pizza for us to make later? I’m going to hire a DJ, it’ll be awesome. See you there!

Text:

Melanie help! remember my party this weekend? i forgot to go to party city :( do you mind driving over to party city and picking up balloons, streamers, some candy, and masquerade masks for me and you ? Then bring it back to my house and I'll drop it off. Thanks!!

Facebook Post:

Halloween Party This Weekend!!!

When: Saturday Oct. 31st 8 pm - 11pm

Where: My House! 1123 Fourth Street NE, Central City

Bring: An appetizer, a costume and your lovely selves!, Also if you can share this invitation with all of your friends that’d be great, thank you!

See you there! RSVP 111-222-3333

Group Discussion: Is Everyone an Author?

Similarities:

Everyone writes

Writing is important

Writing can be seen across the globe

Differences:

Different definitions of “Author”

Is every writer an author?

Authors write more, write books, stories

Authors’ writing is seen by more people

Everyone is a writer, not everyone an author

Authors:                                              Writers:

Writing is seen by public	“Casual” writing, for a friend/family/small group
Write books, stories, informed articles/reports	Shorter writing
More time and effort into what you write, spend time researching your subject	Write quick texts, emails, personal blogs
Writing is a hobby or a job	Less planned out

Types of Writing:                               Why we Enjoy / Dislike it:

Essays	A lot of work, a lot of thinking, not always an interesting subject to write about, not writing for you
Texting/Skype Messaging	It’s easy, quick, faster than calling
Emails	More formal than a text, still fast and easy
Short Stories	Throwing down thoughts, relaxing, fun writing

Genres of Writing:

Emails, Invitations, Shopping List, Texts, Driving Instructions

 

Invitation:

Party This Weekend!!!

When: Saturday Oct. 3rd 8 pm - 11pm

Where: My House! 1123 Fourth Street NE, Central City

See you there! J RSVP 111-222-3333

Driving Instructions:

After you get on the highway follow it for about five stop lights, then cross Eagle Harbor Bridge continue following the highway till you reach the first turnoff after the “Welcome to Bainbridge Island” sign onto Hidden Cove road. Follow this road till the end then take a left and follow the road to the stop sign by Frog Rock, continue straight and take the next right and follow that road till the end. When you reach the end take a right and follow that road straight till you find the driveway to the large blue house.

Shopping List:

• Drinks(Soda, Water, etc.)
• Snacks(Pizza, Chips, Candy, Cake, Ice Cream)
• Balloons
• Hire DJ
• Invitations
• Streamers
• Napkins, Plates, Cups, Forks/Spoons

Collaborative Writing on Writing

Writing is the compilation of thoughts written down on some form of document.

In school and/or personal time essays, personal narratives, short stories, and poems are written.

When writing for a professor, use intelligent language. Whereas if writing to a child, the diction must be less formal. Also, writing styles depend on the genre/topic being written about. This is because, when writing to an audience, it is important to make sure the target audience understands what the document is trying to convey.