Writing is a very personal thing. When looking at my own writing, there are very clear patterns with the way I write that change from device to device, from assignment to assignment, and even person to person. Depending on who I’m talking to, what I’m assigned to do, or what I’m writing on, my writing can greatly vary.
One place you can see some examples of stark contrast in the way I write is in my text messages. Depending on who I’m talking to, the way I text can drastically change. For example, when I’m texting someone like my mentor teacher or an aunt of my husband’s (see below), my texts are not as relaxed. I use correct punctuation, and speak in full sentences with little slang.
However, when speaking to someone like my sister (see below), you can see an extreme constant from the way I might next someone else. Sometimes we speak in gifs or memes, and we tend to use slang that may be trending at the time. We also are very informal and don’t speak in full sentences, sometimes even saying things that might not make much sense to others.
Also, my writing changes because of what device I may be using at the time. If I have to write something longer, like an essay or assignment, I would much prefer to use my laptop than something like a phone. I’m even writing this blog on my laptop.
Speaking of this blog, my writing can also change based on what I am supposed to be doing. For example, this blog that I’ve been working on is not the most formal writing in the world. I speak with full sentences and correct punctuation, but this is most definitely not how I would write a formal essay.
Writing can be a very capricious thing for most people. Just like you might not speak to your professor or boss in the same way you speak to your friends, the same thing can be said writing. Writing, at least for me, is constantly evolving and changing, and I think that’s a good thing.
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