What Are The Different Forms Of Writing

Hello peeps how you guys are doing, I hope you all are fine and doing great. As you all know that here on this website, you get information related to education fields. But today this blog is a bit different. Today rather than writing about any subject or about education, I will discuss different types of writing. Yes, you heard it right. There are lots of students who get the task of writing assignments, research papers, essays, and other academic stuff. They try hard to score well in academic writing tasks but often fail miserably. So what could be the possible reason behind low grades? One could be your information is not apt. In this case, you need to change your source of information. The second reason is you are not aware of different types of writing. You can seek academic assignment help if you want to improve your grades instantly. So let's see what is in this blog for you.

Your way of writing makes a big impact and difference on your scores and on the readers. The better you express with words, better will be the chance of high scores. So today in this blog I will be focusing on two main aspects of writing:

• Different types of writing styles
• Types of writing skills a storyteller should have
• Different types of writing techniques

They both look similar terms but have a huge difference. So let's read this blog further, and get in-depth information regarding the types of writing.

Different types of writing styles

The four writing styles are expository, persuasive, descriptive, and narrative. General, the definitions of these words can help you to categorize writing into one of them quickly.

(1) Expository

The expository writing style is also called informative writing. This style of writing attempts to relay facts for the sole purpose of spreading information. The writer does not impact his or her opinion, attempt to make a personal reflection or offer a description from a particular point of view. This type of writing is common to textbooks, research papers, news stories, encyclopedias, and instruction manuals.

Key Points:

• Usually explains something in a process.
• Is often equipped with facts and figures.
• Is usually in a logical order and sequence.

When You Would Use Expository Writing:

• Textbook writing.
• How-to articles.
• Recipes.
• News stories (not including opinion or editorial pieces).
• Business, technical, or scientific writing.

(2) Persuasive

Persuasive writing style referred to argumentative writing, persuasive writing attempts to convince a reader of a certain idea or position on an issue. But this writing is characterized by its focus on arguments supported through reasoning and facts. Persuasive writing does not include writing that merely states what other people's opinions are without adding their own commentary. For example, news articles that explain presidential candidate's opinions on an issue are not persuasive but expository. Persuasive writing is common to editorials, speeches, business ideas, complaints, critiques, and reviews.

Key Points:

• Persuasive writing is equipped with reasons, arguments, and justifications.
• In persuasive writing, the author takes a stand and asks you to agree with his or her point of view.
• It often asks for readers to do something about the situation (this is called a call-to-action).

When You Would Use Persuasive Writing:

• Opinion and editorial newspaper pieces.
• Advertisements.
• Reviews (of books, music, movie, restaurants, etc.).
• Letter of recommendation.
• Letter of complaint.
• Cover letters

(3) Descriptive

This writing style attempts to describe a particular action, object, person, place, event, or sense. In contrast to expository writing, its description is often more romantic, extraordinarily detailed, personal, and subjective. However, its main goal is to allow the reader to sense, see, and feel everything that a particular phenomenon evoked in the writer. To distinguish between an expository and descriptive explanation, evaluate whether the writing is more personal or distant. Distant writing is expository while personal writing is descriptive. An expository description of the moon, for instance, will state its size, perceived colour, consistency, and sound relatively scientific. A descriptive writer will describe all of that but also relate the emotions felt, state the memories summoned, compare it to cheese, ponder at its mysteriousness, assign it unique and arguable characteristics, and perhaps even observe some introspective truth. Descriptive writing truly attempts to captivate the reader. The descriptive type of writing is common to poetry, diaries, parts of larger stories, and love letters.

Key Points:

• It is often poetic in nature
• It describes places, people, events, situations, or locations in a highly detailed manner.
• The author visualizes what he or she sees, hears, tastes, smells, and feels.

When You Would Use Descriptive Writing:

• Poetry
• Journal or diary writing
• Nature writing
• Descriptive passages in fiction

(4) Narrative

The author attempts to tell a story in narrative writing complete with characters, actions, dialogue, plot, and setting. It is usually fictional but can be non-fictional as well if presented correctly. For example, a documentary on the end of the Aztecs may be narrative if it elaborates on relationships, events, mentions impact, subtly speculates, and chooses specific facts to add to the story. In narrative writing, the story is central, not the facts. It will feel more like a story in which the Aztec Empire happened to crumble. Expository writing on the fall of the Aztecs will present all contributing reasons but will not endeavour to tell a story; it will sound like a textbook. A persuasive paper on the fall of the Aztecs will argue a point throughout such as which factor was most important, whether it was inevitable, etc. Narrative writing focuses on telling a story and is often found in novels, screen scripts, plays, stories, and legends.

Key Points:

A person tells a story or event.
Has characters and dialogue.
Have definite and logical beginnings, intervals, and endings.
Often have situations like actions, motivational events, and disputes or conflicts with their eventual solutions.

Examples of When You Would Use Persuasive Writing:

• Novels
• Short stories
• Novellas
• Poetry
• Autobiographies or biographies
• Anecdotes
• Oral histories

Note

Being a student, you should take care of the work you are doing. For instance, if you are a student of literature and making a research paper, then your focus should be more on the descriptive style of writing. If you are a critique or you have to make a speech then adopt the argumentative or persuasive style of writing. Scientific research requires expository writing styles. You can also take online assignment help to get best ready made assignments from the experts if you face difficulty in writing good academic work.

Types of writing skills a storyteller should have

Stop everything you are doing, and close your eyes. Try to recall a story which mesmerized you. A story which you can feel, one whose world and characters became real for you. Have you got?

Now when you have got one, it is time to keep aside your reader and bring your analytical instincts. Now think what makes that story a captivating one for you. Analyze the types of writing style author used in that story. Was it an emotional one or full of actions or a thriller? Does that story hold any brutal depiction or a love story? Analyze it on above-mentioned points. You will understand that story narrating methods are also a part of types of writing. Writers use words which can vividly describe the act in the story.

The way the lion is a product of all the zebras it has eaten, in a similar manner a writer is a product of all the books he/she has read in a lifetime. His/her writing style develops by reading and imbibing that style into his/her own.

So if you are also looking at different types of writing styles or want to learn a writing style, the best way is to read. Reading will help you by opening your mind. Moreover, the more you read, the better the story you will be going to write.

Below I am further going to mention various techniques to improve your write up. These techniques will also guide you to learn different types of writing.

Invoke multiple senses and emotions

We all have six senses, and they help us to feel a situation. If you are a writer, don't you wish that your readers can feel your situation or write too? Evoke emotions in your writing style. Out of various types of writing styles, choose a one which brings out the emotions in readers. A tragic ending or a loss of love make users feel empathy with the character. This is what required from a good write up.

When you write, describe everything like sounds, scents, tastes, and sensations. Feel of the text creates all the difference between a good writer and an average one. Anyone can write, but only a few can establish a connection. If your writing can establish the connection then only you are a good writer. You have seen many novels in the market, but few become the part of literature. Why? Because they have felt, they contain the X factor which is keeping them alive from centuries.

Create intriguing, complex characters

The second thing that comes in writing a great text is Choice of characters. Your character should be intriguing and something with which audience can relate to himself or herself. If your character is not strong, then you will fail to impress the audience. With the word strong, it does not mean that he/she should be physically strong. Strong here is depicting the role, dialogues, and part in the story.
Also, your characters should have good or bad habits. You have seen movies like Batman where Antagonist like Joker has made a strong impact on viewers rather than the batman. Similarly in Julius Caesar by Shakespeare, we all feel the character of Brutus, with his act of deceiving Julius, he is an imprint in everyone's memory. This is all because of the roles of the characters.

Pull the reader into the action

A greatly written action scene pulls the readers and keeps them engaged with the text. It is a way by which you can evoke emotions and empathy for the character. An action scene generates great interest in the text. The story should not be lucid. There should be some suspense which will attract reader more and more. These are the skills you can adopt in all types of writing styles to make your story a good one.

Different types of writing techniques

Let me present now different types of writing techniques that I generally follow when I write a speech, essay, content for the website. You should also give these techniques a try to improve your overall writing skills.

The FIVE STEPS that can make you a fine writer are discussed here:

STEP 1

Collecting Information: You need to collect information to put in your matter. Various sources of information are:

• Conversation with others
• Internet
• Books
• Research
• Observation

Conversation with others

Once you have made up your mind to write on a topic, your mind needs a gestation period. During this gap, arrange for a conversation with people. Those people should be well-versed in that subject. Such kind of conversation helps you to put your idea in a nutshell.
You will know to filter out the points needed for your write up in hand. Later, it paves an easy way to your mental catharsis.

Internet

The Internet has changed our lives in a great way. We are fortunate enough that we are living in an era of technological advancement. Technology has brought the whole world at our site. Make use of it.
Get actively involved. Search for the information on the internet; the question on 'Quora'; listen to the lectures like 'TED TALK' on 'YouTube'; search on Google. Make use of this gifted source to collect information.

Books

Search in your book collection or go to the library or borrow from friends. Read them. Take notes, jot down new dimensions or new ideas related to your topic.

Observation

You may choose to write on any topic, and you will get many examples to observe. Writers observe more. Enhance your observation skills and do wonders. If the content for observation is not available in the immediate surroundings, then, care to come out of the comfort zone and observe.
For example: If you are going to write about birds and you happen to live in a flat; then, go out to the garden, bird sanctuary or nearby forest to watch birds.

STEP 2

You have got all the parts needed for you to start writing. Now, it's time to assemble and re-assemble the matter to harmonize with the reader's taste or to suit the purpose which it has to fulfil.

Step 2 is accomplished by:

• Frame an outline
• Mindmap
• Drafting

Frame an outline

If STEP 1 is successful, then, you will be able to frame an outline very conveniently. Framing the outline means to decide about the various parts pertaining to the category of your write up.
Example: If you are working on an Essay, then, the parts of an Essay are: Introduction, body (divided into different paragraphs) and conclusion.
For a story, the parts will be like the genre, plot, central idea, characters, etc.

Mind Map

Draw the mind map on your notebook. This should end your work towards the collection of data, the creation of idea or opinion. This enhances your energy and allows you to visualize your work thoroughly.

Drafting

Great! Now, it's the time for the nib to slide on the paper with your words. 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' Your hard work has started yielding. You will be writing incessantly till you complete it. Enjoy this 'joy ride.' Once you complete, you may feel on top of the world.
But, wait! It's not yet done.

STEP 3

Wait for some hours or a day, until you get another urge to re-write it. (If you don't get, then too, you need to motivate yourself to do it.
Step 3 needs the following actions to be taken up:

• Rework
• Re-frame
• Re-assemble
• Second draft
• Review & repeat

Rework

This time, it will not be a heavy work as the first time. You have to just work upon the loopholes that are breaking the link or looking unnecessary. You may have to work again to get more or better examples or information.

Re-frame

Since you have done some mending job upon the write-up, now it needs to be re-framed with the additions and omissions.
Sometimes, for the betterment of the written work, some ideas, opinions or characters are to be removed even if they are very dear to you. Along with this, make changes in the mind-map too.

Re-assemble

A diamond needs repeated polishing to reveal its real quality. As, so far it was more of brain work, while you are re-assembling, it is coming closer to your heart. You start getting the urge to make your readers read it, appreciate and enjoy.

Review & Repeat

Please hold on! Wait! Please review what you have written. You have to check it once again to ensure that you have not made any errors in it. Consider the points given below:

• Checking if there are any repeated words and replace them with a synonym.
• To break a Complex or a Compound sentence into a simple sentence.
• Check the grammar part.
• Find out if there are any more variations that can be brought out.
• Question yourself if the ideas or opinions or the role of characters clear or not.
• Review and repeat if needed

STEP 4

Before you publish it, see that your family and friends read it. Allow them to speak out their opinion. Respond to their genuine remarks. Make the required changes.

STEP 5

There!!! You have your 'brainchild' in your arms. Now decide about the future plan for it. How you are going to see it grow and reach your readers. If it is a Speech, Essay or article, then, it is 'ready-to-present.' If it is a novel, drama or collection of short stories, etc., in such a case, you need the support of Editors, critics, and Publishers for grooming it further.

The sole purpose of writing is to communicate the ideas to the listeners. For Students, writing is like a window to their thoughts. that is why it is important for students to learn the best writing style and convince the audience with your point of view. As you have read different forms of writing styles now below, you can read the subtypes of all types of writing styles.

Types of narrative writing

Descriptive narrative

The descriptive narrative provides ideas, details, as well as images and all three, convey a sense of time and place. The purpose of descriptive writing is to create a sense of the setting of time and place. this type of lighting also used to convey the mood and tone of the whole scenario.

Viewpoint narrative

the purpose of viewpoint narrative is to provide the Insight of narrating character to the readers. That is why the point of view is an important element of the narration. the main purpose of viewpoint narration is to describe the feelings, desires and values of the narrator.

Historical narrative

The historical narrative is used in various types of biography autobiography and historical subgenres such as romance and world war fiction. Historical narrative talks about the events that have happened in the past. purpose of historical narration shows the historical process, how events occurred together and form a chain of reactions.

Linear narrative

in this type of narration, the writer tells about the events in the sequential form. In such type of the nation has to follow an order of events. the purpose of such type of narration is to show a pattern and a chain of cause and effects.

Non-linear narrative

There are narratives that do not follow any type of sequence. They are non-chronological. One will have various digressions in such narratives. You will find the author sharing a key detail of the event that happened in 1958 and then abruptly talking about the current scenario. The purpose of writing a non-linear narrative is to express the emotional state and conscious mind of the writer. Such narration is best to build up suspense in the story.

Different types of Descriptive writing style

Descriptive writing has several types. These types are based on the description. Three major types of descriptive writing styles are

Describing a person

While describing a person, you need to tell everything about him or her. You have to go deep inside his/her psyche and describe every minute details about it.

Describing an object

Similar to a person's description, when you describe an object, you need to tell everything about the object. Describe the colour, reference of the object in the story, whether an object is having any symbolism or not.

Describing a place

When you are describing the place, make it vivid. The reader must feel that he/she is living in that place. Tell about weather condition, provide a description of the vegetation and plants of that place. Read gothic literature and you will find how the description of a place add essence in the whole work.

Different types of expository writing style

Cause and effect

In cause and effect expository writing, the writer describes why something has happened and what has its after-effects. Consequences or effects could be negative as well as positive. For instance, one is describing the tornado and then in that description, provide the aftermath description as well. Such as casualties, timing, climate change etc.

Problem and solution

In such types of writing work, the writer provides an analysis of the problems and also offers several solutions for it. For instance, if one is describing the problem of recession, then he/she needs to provide several solutions for it as well.

Comparison and contrast

In such type of expository writing, one has to expose the similarities and differences of the object, event, place or people. For example, you can write about two political personalities and list out the differences and similarities.

Definition

In definition writing, a writer has to provide an explanation of the important terms used in the piece of writing. Even if the writer is talking about an idea, it has to be explained. One can write definition essays on themes such as love, hate, humour, kindness etc.

Classification

In this type of expository writing, the writer has to classify the ideas, characters or the events into groups or in different categories. One can use such type of writing while writing an essay on any topic of biology.

Process

Process writing is a form of writing where you have to describe a process in a step by step manner. For example, if you are writing a cooking recipe, you need to describe the processes involved in it.

Different types of Persuasive writing style

Logos

Logos are an appeal to reason or logic. In this type of persuasive writing, one has to use facts and figures to convince the audience with the argument raised. An author may use statistics, charts, graphs to create a good impact on the audience.

Pathos

Pathos is an appeal to emotions. While using this type of persuasive writing, you need to manipulate the reader's emotions. For instance, you have seen in various charity messages, they provide a description that evokes emotions in new.

Ethos

Ethos appeal to character. Here the writer shows himself/herself as a character and uses own virtues to manipulate the mind of the reader. Such types of persuasive technique one can see in celebrity advertisements.

Essay topics for different forms of writing styles

Expository writing topics

• Explain your reasons to admire a specific person.
• Why someone experienced should become a leader?
• Is being strict is the only way to control the children.
• What could be the reason of stress among the students?
• Explain how music can create a soothing effect.
• What could be the reason for not working in a team?
• Why students prefer to skip school?
• Is drug harmful or have any side effects?
• Is committing suicide is the only resolution for teens who are facing academic stress?
• Does smoking provide relief in stress?
• Give a detailed explanation of the effects of marijuana.

Descriptive writing topics

• Describe the favourite place in London
• Describe the comfort you get in your room
• What could be my perfect vacation place?
• Describe the person whom you love the most.
• How did you feel when you got the first salary?
• How did you feel when you were proposed by your love?
• Who is your favourite singer and why you like him/her the most?
• Describe your dog and his daily routine.
• Why do you like Rome?
• Describe your experience when you failed in a subject.

Persuasive writing topics

• Is too much money a bad thing?
• Uniforms must be compulsory in schools.
• How long should be the break in school?
• Why bullying students should be banned?
• Is 12 years of age is right for babysitting?
• Euthanasia should be banned completely.
• Abortion should be legal.
• Sports should be given more importance than studies.
• Health is more valuable than gold.
• We should believe in sharing.

Narrative writing topics

• Narrate your first day in school
• What have you done during your summer vacations?
• Narrate a spooky incident of your life.
• Something funny that happened to you.
• Narrate the story of your life.
• Something overwhelming happened to you.
• Narrate the events of your last birthday.
• Narrate the story when you first time failed in your exams.
• Random act of kindness.

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Conclusion

So moving towards the ending of this blog, I hope my attempt of lighting you with different types of writing is completed. Here in this blog, I have made an attempt to explain you different types of writing styles in the starting. Then I wrote about what types of writing skills a storyteller must have. The third part describes the different types of writing techniques. After that you can see different topics for different types of essays. Please share your views on a small attempt made by me to clear things out on this topic.

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