Thursday, March 13, 2014

What are the Different Types of Writers?

Writing is a kind of communication we do with other people. It is a way of expressing ourselves and our opinions. It doesn't stop with just words. Writing can also be done through signs and symbols.

            
Yes, writing is a broad subject. If you are familiar with authors, poets, journalists and playwrights, you need to know the different types of writers.

1. Academic Writer

The Academic Writer writes every fact and information he learns. These are usually topics for science. He is too careful to put wrong information that might affect his written material. He studies all details and proves if it is true before writing anything.

2. Fictional / Imagination Writer

Fictional writers write based on their imaginations. This could be science fiction or simply a romance novel. Sometimes he also writes his own opinions and criticism on certain topics.

3. Emotional Writer

An emotional writer writes when he is emotionally capable. Meaning, he writes whenever he’s happy, sad or angry. He writes all his feelings on paper. Poets and some novelists can be emotional writers. Their main character’s feeling usually reflects how they feel.

4. Business Writer

Does this pertain to the business portion on the newspaper? Yes! But other than that, business writers also write reviews about certain businesses and favor others who can pay them what they are worth. Their write-ups do not really contain all facts, but these usually persuade other people. They are better at sales than writing.

They can write topics about any business from wholesale and retail sales to business process outsourcing.

5. Gossip Writer

A gossip writer writes about other people. If they hate someone, they make up stories about that person. This is common in the show business. Even without proof, people make up stories just to destroy others’ image.


A web content writer writes for a particular website. Best content writers usually have storage of knowledge in different topics since they can write just about anything under the sun. When hired for a particular website, they can easily write anything about that website and what it can offer.

How do you express yourself through writing? Do you write facts or fiction? Do you write when you are too emotional or could you write any topic when you are asked to? Regardless if you have a writing talent, express it to the whole world! It’s a gift, use it well.