Why Write?

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Introduction to writing as thinking.

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Why take the time and effort to become a better writer?

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Because of this guy.

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And this woman, who may be your boss one day.

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And Cat Girl. (Guys, despite what you see on reality TV shows, women love smart men.)‏

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And sexy bus-ridin' man. (Ladies, despite all the attention Paris Hilton receives, hot guys like this want smart women.)‏

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Why write at all? Why not just talk?

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Tabitha Reggie

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Jack

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Karla

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Some benefits to writing: It's visible (it makes thought stand still)‏

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Some benefits to writing: It's visible (it makes thought stand still)‏ It's “revisable”

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Some benefits to writing: It's visible (it makes thought stand still)‏ It's “revisable” It comes with the luxury of time

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Some benefits to writing: It's visible (it makes thought stand still)‏ It's “revisable” It comes with the luxury of time It's permanent

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Some benefits to writing: It's visible (it makes thought stand still)‏ It's “revisable” It comes with the luxury of time It's permanent It’s democratic

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Transactional Writing: Writing to convey basic information Transcribing pre-existing thought Fast Easy Requires little brain power Kenny, please pick up an 18-pack of Busch and two cans of Cheez Whiz after work. USA Network is having a Walker, Texas Ranger marathon tonight. Thanks. --Doug

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Expressive Writing: Writing Is Thinking Writing to discover (ideas, connections, patterns, etc.)‏ Takes a lot of time (extensive revision)‏ Not so easy Requires lots of brain power

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“How do I know what I think until I see what I say?” --E.M. Forster “I would not write—would not need to write—if I knew what I was going to say before I said it.” --Donald Murray