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Academic Book Writing Month
Academic Book Writing Month is an annual Web-based writing event challenging participants to meet a self-set writing goal during the month of November.
Academic Book Writing Month is an annual Web-based writing event challenging participants to meet a self-set writing goal during the month of November.
Acknowledgment (creative arts)
In the creative arts and scientific literature, an acknowledgment (also spelled acknowledgement) is an expression of gratitude for assistance in creating a literary or artistic work.
In the creative arts and scientific literature, an acknowledgment (also spelled acknowledgement) is an expression of gratitude for assistance in creating a literary or artistic work.
Action (fiction)
The word smile has more than one meaning in fiction.
The word smile has more than one meaning in fiction.
Addendum
An addendum, in general, is an addition required to be made to a document by its reader subsequent to its printing or publication.
An addendum, in general, is an addition required to be made to a document by its reader subsequent to its printing or publication.
Albert S. Osborn
Albert Sherman Osborn is considered the father of the science of questioned document examination in North America.
Albert Sherman Osborn is considered the father of the science of questioned document examination in North America.
Alphabetic principle
According to the alphabetic principle, letters and combinations of letters are the symbols used to represent the speech sounds of a language based on systematic and predictable relationships bet...
According to the alphabetic principle, letters and combinations of letters are the symbols used to represent the speech sounds of a language based on systematic and predictable relationships bet...
Anga Lipi
Anga Lipi (अंगलिपि) is a historical writing system or script.
Anga Lipi (अंगलिपि) is a historical writing system or script.
Annotation
An annotation is a note that is made while reading any form of text.
An annotation is a note that is made while reading any form of text.
Archi-writing
Archi-writing is a term used by Derrida in his attempt to re-orient the relationship between speech and writing.
Archi-writing is a term used by Derrida in his attempt to re-orient the relationship between speech and writing.
Article (publishing)
An article is a written work published in a print or electronic medium.
An article is a written work published in a print or electronic medium.
Author function
The author function is a concept related to deconstructionist literary theory.
The author function is a concept related to deconstructionist literary theory.
Authors' conference
An authors' conference is a type of conference where writers gather to review their written works and suggest improvements.
An authors' conference is a type of conference where writers gather to review their written works and suggest improvements.
Balanced sentence
A balanced sentence is a sentence that employs parallel structure of approximately the same length and importance.
A balanced sentence is a sentence that employs parallel structure of approximately the same length and importance.
Basic writing
Basic writing, or developmental writing, is a discipline of composition studies which focuses on the writing of students sometimes otherwise called "remedial" or "underprepared", usually f...
Basic writing, or developmental writing, is a discipline of composition studies which focuses on the writing of students sometimes otherwise called "remedial" or "underprepared", usually f...
Begging letter
A begging letter is a letter to a rich person or organisation, usually written by a poor person, or a person claiming to be poor, begging for money or help.
A begging letter is a letter to a rich person or organisation, usually written by a poor person, or a person claiming to be poor, begging for money or help.
Block quotation
A block quotation (also known as a long quotation or extract) is a quotation in a written document, that set off from the main text as a paragraph, or block of text, and typica...
A block quotation (also known as a long quotation or extract) is a quotation in a written document, that set off from the main text as a paragraph, or block of text, and typica...
Book hand
A book hand was any of several stylized handwriting scripts used during medieval times.
A book hand was any of several stylized handwriting scripts used during medieval times.
Book packaging
Book-packaging is a publishing activity in which a publishing company outsources the myriad tasks involved in putting together a book—writing, researching, editing, illustrating, and even printi...
Book-packaging is a publishing activity in which a publishing company outsources the myriad tasks involved in putting together a book—writing, researching, editing, illustrating, and even printi...
Business Writing Process Prewriting
In terms of the 3-X-3 Writing Process, prewriting belongs to phase one of the writing process.
In terms of the 3-X-3 Writing Process, prewriting belongs to phase one of the writing process.
Capsule review
A capsule review is a form of criticism, usually associated with journalism, that offers a relatively short critique of a specified artistic work (movie, music album, restaurant, painting, etc.).
A capsule review is a form of criticism, usually associated with journalism, that offers a relatively short critique of a specified artistic work (movie, music album, restaurant, painting, etc.).
Chancery hand
The term "chancery hand" can refer to one of two very different styles of historical handwriting.
The term "chancery hand" can refer to one of two very different styles of historical handwriting.
Chunking (writing)
Chunking is a method of presenting information which splits concepts into small pieces or "chunks" of information to make reading and understanding faster and easier.
Chunking is a method of presenting information which splits concepts into small pieces or "chunks" of information to make reading and understanding faster and easier.
CLS Communication
CLS Communication is a language translation, editing and writing services company based in Switzerland.
CLS Communication is a language translation, editing and writing services company based in Switzerland.
Codicology
Codicology is the study of books as physical objects, especially manuscripts written on parchment in codex form.
Codicology is the study of books as physical objects, especially manuscripts written on parchment in codex form.
Cognitive philology
Cognitive philology is the science that studies written and oral texts as the product of human mental processes.
Cognitive philology is the science that studies written and oral texts as the product of human mental processes.
Collaborative writing
The term collaborative writing refers to projects where written works are created by multiple people together (collaboratively) rather than individually.
The term collaborative writing refers to projects where written works are created by multiple people together (collaboratively) rather than individually.
Communication design
Communication design is a mixed discipline between design and information-development which is concerned with how media intermission such as printed, crafted, electronic media or presentations c...
Communication design is a mixed discipline between design and information-development which is concerned with how media intermission such as printed, crafted, electronic media or presentations c...
Composition studies
Composition Studies (also referred to as "Composition and Rhetoric," "Rhetoric and Composition," "College Composition," "Writing Studies," or simply "Composition") is the professional field of w...
Composition Studies (also referred to as "Composition and Rhetoric," "Rhetoric and Composition," "College Composition," "Writing Studies," or simply "Composition") is the professional field of w...
Constructed script
A constructed script (also artificial script, neography, and conscript for short) is a new writing system specifically created by an individual or group, rather than having evo...
A constructed script (also artificial script, neography, and conscript for short) is a new writing system specifically created by an individual or group, rather than having evo...
Conversion of scripts
The conversion of scripts or writing is a procedure of replacing text written in one script or writing system with the characters of another script or system in order to make the text legi...
The conversion of scripts or writing is a procedure of replacing text written in one script or writing system with the characters of another script or system in order to make the text legi...
Copying
Copying is the duplication of information or an artifact based only on an instance of that information or artifact, and not using the process that originally generated it.
Copying is the duplication of information or an artifact based only on an instance of that information or artifact, and not using the process that originally generated it.
Court hand
Court hand was a style of handwriting used in medieval English law courts.
Court hand was a style of handwriting used in medieval English law courts.
Creative writing
Creative writing is considered to be any writing, fiction, poetry, or non-fiction, that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, and technical forms of literature.
Creative writing is considered to be any writing, fiction, poetry, or non-fiction, that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, and technical forms of literature.
Credit (creative arts)
In general, the term credit in the artistic or intellectual sense refers to an acknowledgement of those who contributed to a work, whether through ideas or in a more direct sense.
In general, the term credit in the artistic or intellectual sense refers to an acknowledgement of those who contributed to a work, whether through ideas or in a more direct sense.
Critical précis
A critical précis is an expository style of writing, analogous in structure to an essay but which contains a summary of another piece of text.
A critical précis is an expository style of writing, analogous in structure to an essay but which contains a summary of another piece of text.
Crossed letter
A crossed letter is a handwritten letter which contains two separate sets of writing, one written over the other at right-angles.
A crossed letter is a handwritten letter which contains two separate sets of writing, one written over the other at right-angles.
Cursive
Cursive, also known in British English as joined-up writing, joint writing, linking, running writing, or handwriting is any style of penmanship in which the symbols...
Cursive, also known in British English as joined-up writing, joint writing, linking, running writing, or handwriting is any style of penmanship in which the symbols...
Description
Description is one of four rhetorical modes (also known as modes of discourse), along with exposition, argumentation, and narration.
Description is one of four rhetorical modes (also known as modes of discourse), along with exposition, argumentation, and narration.
Dialogue (fiction)
Dialogue in fiction is a verbal exchange between two or more characters.
Dialogue in fiction is a verbal exchange between two or more characters.
Dialogue in writing
Dialogue in fiction is a verbal exchange between two or more characters.
Dialogue in fiction is a verbal exchange between two or more characters.
Dictated but not read
"Dictated But Not Read" is a phrase used at the end of a text to warn that the written material has not been personally written or verified by the author.
"Dictated But Not Read" is a phrase used at the end of a text to warn that the written material has not been personally written or verified by the author.
Dictation (exercise)
Dictation is the transcription of spoken text: one person who is "dictating" speaks and another who is "taking dictation" writes down the words as they are spoken.
Dictation is the transcription of spoken text: one person who is "dictating" speaks and another who is "taking dictation" writes down the words as they are spoken.
Diplomatics
Diplomatics or Diplomatic is the study that revolves around documentation.
Diplomatics or Diplomatic is the study that revolves around documentation.
Distributive writing
Distributive writing is the collective authorship of texts.
Distributive writing is the collective authorship of texts.
Draft document
Drafting is the preliminary stage of a written work in which the author begins to develop a more cohesive product.
Drafting is the preliminary stage of a written work in which the author begins to develop a more cohesive product.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a very broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or comprehension accuracy in being able to read, and which can manifest itself as a difficulty with p...
Dyslexia is a very broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or comprehension accuracy in being able to read, and which can manifest itself as a difficulty with p...
Ecocomposition
Ecocomposition is a way of looking at literacy using concepts from ecology.
Ecocomposition is a way of looking at literacy using concepts from ecology.
Emergent literacies
Emergent literacy is a term that is used to explain a child's knowledge of reading and writing skills before they learn how to read and write words.
Emergent literacy is a term that is used to explain a child's knowledge of reading and writing skills before they learn how to read and write words.
English script (calligraphy)
English script is a cursive style, especially for capital letters, first used in the 18th century in England, and later across the world.
English script is a cursive style, especially for capital letters, first used in the 18th century in England, and later across the world.
Exchange diary
An Exchange diary (ja:交換日記 kōkan nikki) is a notebook shared between friends, who take it in turns to write in their thoughts or other comments.
An Exchange diary (ja:交換日記 kōkan nikki) is a notebook shared between friends, who take it in turns to write in their thoughts or other comments.
Expository writing
Expository writing is a type of writing, the purpose of which is to inform, explain, describe, or define the author's subject to the reader.
Expository writing is a type of writing, the purpose of which is to inform, explain, describe, or define the author's subject to the reader.
Fiction-writing mode
A fiction-writing mode is a manner of writing with its own set of conventions regarding how, when, and where it should be used.
A fiction-writing mode is a manner of writing with its own set of conventions regarding how, when, and where it should be used.
First Year Composition
First Year Composition is an introductory core curriculum writing course in North American colleges.
First Year Composition is an introductory core curriculum writing course in North American colleges.
Five paragraph essay
The five-paragraph essay is a form of written argument.
The five-paragraph essay is a form of written argument.
Graffiti
Graffiti is writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place.
Graffiti is writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place.
Graphism
The word graphism is not defined in any dictionary, but it refers to the "expression of thought in material symbols".
The word graphism is not defined in any dictionary, but it refers to the "expression of thought in material symbols".
Graphology
Graphology is the pseudoscientific study and analysis of handwriting, especially in relation to human psychology.
Graphology is the pseudoscientific study and analysis of handwriting, especially in relation to human psychology.
Graphomania
Graphomania, also known as scribomania, refers to an obsessive impulse to write.
Graphomania, also known as scribomania, refers to an obsessive impulse to write.
Hand (handwriting)
Hand or handwriting is a person's particular style of writing by pen or a pencil.
Hand or handwriting is a person's particular style of writing by pen or a pencil.
Hand (writing style)
A Hand, in calligraphy and palaeography refers to one of several historical varieties of formal, impersonal, generic and exemplary writing styles.
A Hand, in calligraphy and palaeography refers to one of several historical varieties of formal, impersonal, generic and exemplary writing styles.
Hansard
Hansard is the name of the printed transcripts of parliamentary debates in the Westminster system of government.
Hansard is the name of the printed transcripts of parliamentary debates in the Westminster system of government.
History of the Latin alphabet
The Latin alphabet is the main writing system in use in the Western world and is the most widely used alphabet writing system in the world.
The Latin alphabet is the main writing system in use in the Western world and is the most widely used alphabet writing system in the world.
Hollywood Script Express
Hollywood Script Express is an intellectual property registration and screenplay submission service from the creators of Movie Outline Software.
Hollywood Script Express is an intellectual property registration and screenplay submission service from the creators of Movie Outline Software.
Horizontal progression
In Western handwriting, horizontal progression is the gradual movement from left to right during writing a line of text.
In Western handwriting, horizontal progression is the gradual movement from left to right during writing a line of text.
Hypergraphia
Hypergraphia is an overwhelming urge to write.
Hypergraphia is an overwhelming urge to write.
Initial sound table
An initial sound table is a table, list or chart which shows the initial sound letter of a word together with its picture.
An initial sound table is a table, list or chart which shows the initial sound letter of a word together with its picture.
Intensive Journal Method
The Intensive Journal Method is a psychotherapeutic technique largely developed in 1966 at Drew University and popularized by Dr. Ira Progoff (1921–1998).
The Intensive Journal Method is a psychotherapeutic technique largely developed in 1966 at Drew University and popularized by Dr. Ira Progoff (1921–1998).
Intensive journal method
The intensive journal method is a psychotherapeutic technique largely developed in 1966 at Drew University and popularized by Ira Progoff.
The intensive journal method is a psychotherapeutic technique largely developed in 1966 at Drew University and popularized by Ira Progoff.
Interactive writing
Interactive writing is a method used in literacy teaching, especially for young children, whereby the students have the opportunity to practice their reading, studying and writing skills in a sa...
Interactive writing is a method used in literacy teaching, especially for young children, whereby the students have the opportunity to practice their reading, studying and writing skills in a sa...
International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting
The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH) is an international association for practicing and preserving the arts of calligraphy, engrossing...
The International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH) is an international association for practicing and preserving the arts of calligraphy, engrossing...
Internet spelling
Internet spelling is a term to describe the use of words in an official Internet-related context (like an RFC specification), but are misspelled to such a point that a large number of people use...
Internet spelling is a term to describe the use of words in an official Internet-related context (like an RFC specification), but are misspelled to such a point that a large number of people use...
Introduction (essay)
In an essay, article, or book, an introduction is a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing.
In an essay, article, or book, an introduction is a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing.
James Grant Hay
James Grant Hay (born 10 December, 1969) is an Australian television advertising entrepreneur, writer and film producer.
James Grant Hay (born 10 December, 1969) is an Australian television advertising entrepreneur, writer and film producer.
Kishōtenketsu
Kishōtenketsu describes the structure and development of Chinese and Japanese narratives.
Kishōtenketsu describes the structure and development of Chinese and Japanese narratives.
Latrinalia
Latrinalia is a type of deliberately inscribed marking made on latrines: that is, bathrooms or lavatory walls.
Latrinalia is a type of deliberately inscribed marking made on latrines: that is, bathrooms or lavatory walls.
Lead paragraph
A lead paragraph in literature refers to the opening paragraph of an article, essay, news story or book chapter.
A lead paragraph in literature refers to the opening paragraph of an article, essay, news story or book chapter.
Lede paragraph
A lede paragraph or lead paragraph in literature refers to the opening paragraph of an article, essay, news story or book chapter.
A lede paragraph or lead paragraph in literature refers to the opening paragraph of an article, essay, news story or book chapter.
Legibility
Legibility is the degree at which glyphs (individual characters) in penmanship, typesetting, calligraphy, etc.
Legibility is the degree at which glyphs (individual characters) in penmanship, typesetting, calligraphy, etc.
Level of detail (writing)
Level of detail in writing, sometimes known as level of abstraction, refers to three concepts: the precision in using the right words to form phrases, clauses and sentences; the generality of st...
Level of detail in writing, sometimes known as level of abstraction, refers to three concepts: the precision in using the right words to form phrases, clauses and sentences; the generality of st...
Liner notes
Liner notes (also sleeve notes or album notes) are the writings found in booklets which come inserted into the compact disc jewel case or the equivalent packaging for vinyl records a...
Liner notes (also sleeve notes or album notes) are the writings found in booklets which come inserted into the compact disc jewel case or the equivalent packaging for vinyl records a...
Literacy
Literacy has been described as the ability to read for knowledge and write coherently and think critically about the written word.
Literacy has been described as the ability to read for knowledge and write coherently and think critically about the written word.
Manu propria
Manu propria is a Latin phrase in the ablative case meaning "(signed) with one's own hand".
Manu propria is a Latin phrase in the ablative case meaning "(signed) with one's own hand".
Master of Professional Writing Program
The Master of Professional Writing Program (referred to as MPW) is a graduate creative writing program which offers a variety of courses at the University of Southern California's College of Let...
The Master of Professional Writing Program (referred to as MPW) is a graduate creative writing program which offers a variety of courses at the University of Southern California's College of Let...
Mojo storytelling
Mojo storytelling is the term coined by Joe R. Lansdale (a Texas writer of suspense, horror, and mystery) to describe a blend of humor, horror, and storytelling that characterizes his work.
Mojo storytelling is the term coined by Joe R. Lansdale (a Texas writer of suspense, horror, and mystery) to describe a blend of humor, horror, and storytelling that characterizes his work.
Narrative mode
The narrative mode is the set of methods the author of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical story uses to convey the plot to the audience.
The narrative mode is the set of methods the author of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical story uses to convey the plot to the audience.
Notetaking
Notetaking is the practice of recording information captured from a transient source, such as an oral discussion at a meeting, or a lecture.
Notetaking is the practice of recording information captured from a transient source, such as an oral discussion at a meeting, or a lecture.
Opening sentence
At the beginning of a written work stands the opening sentence.
At the beginning of a written work stands the opening sentence.
Outline (summary)
An outline is a list of the main features of a given topic, often used as a rough draft or summary of the content of a document.
An outline is a list of the main features of a given topic, often used as a rough draft or summary of the content of a document.
Paragraph
A paragraph (from the Greek paragraphos, "to write beside" or "written beside") is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea.
A paragraph (from the Greek paragraphos, "to write beside" or "written beside") is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea.
Paragraphos
Paragraphos (from Gr. παράγραφος, paragraphos from para “beside” and graphein “to write”) literally meant in ancient Greek papyri anything that was written beside the main text, e.g....
Paragraphos (from Gr. παράγραφος, paragraphos from para “beside” and graphein “to write”) literally meant in ancient Greek papyri anything that was written beside the main text, e.g....
Personal letter
A personal letter is a type of letter which provides communication between a small number of people, usually two.
A personal letter is a type of letter which provides communication between a small number of people, usually two.
Persuasive writing
Persuasive writing, also referred to as a creative writing or an argument, is a piece of writing in which the writer uses words to convince the reader of his/her view regarding an issue.
Persuasive writing, also referred to as a creative writing or an argument, is a piece of writing in which the writer uses words to convince the reader of his/her view regarding an issue.
Philology
Philology is the study of language in written historical sources; it is a combination of literary studies, history and linguistics.
Philology is the study of language in written historical sources; it is a combination of literary studies, history and linguistics.
Phonetic complement
A phonetic complement is a phonetic symbol used to disambiguate word characters (logograms) that have multiple readings, in mixed logographic-phonetic scripts such as Egyptian hieroglyphs, Akkad...
A phonetic complement is a phonetic symbol used to disambiguate word characters (logograms) that have multiple readings, in mixed logographic-phonetic scripts such as Egyptian hieroglyphs, Akkad...
Phonological dyslexia
Phonological dyslexia is a reading disorder in which people can read familiar words but have difficulty reading unfamiliar words or pronounceable nonwords because they cannot sound out words; th...
Phonological dyslexia is a reading disorder in which people can read familiar words but have difficulty reading unfamiliar words or pronounceable nonwords because they cannot sound out words; th...
Poetic contraction
A poetic contraction is a contraction used primarily in poetry.
A poetic contraction is a contraction used primarily in poetry.
Postscript
A postscript, abbreviated PS or P.S., is writing added after the main body of a letter (or other body of writing).
A postscript, abbreviated PS or P.S., is writing added after the main body of a letter (or other body of writing).
Potboiler
Potboiler or pot-boiler is a term used to describe a poor quality novel, play, opera, or film, or other creative work that was created quickly to make money to pay for the creator's daily ...
Potboiler or pot-boiler is a term used to describe a poor quality novel, play, opera, or film, or other creative work that was created quickly to make money to pay for the creator's daily ...
Preditors and Editors
Preditors and Editors (P&E) is a website started in 1997, managed by Dave Kuzminski.
Preditors and Editors (P&E) is a website started in 1997, managed by Dave Kuzminski.
Prewriting
Prewriting is the first stage of the writing process, typically followed by drafting, revision, editing and publishing.
Prewriting is the first stage of the writing process, typically followed by drafting, revision, editing and publishing.
Probatio pennae
Probatio pennae (also written probatio pennę; in Medieval Latin; literally "pen test") is the medieval term for breaking in a new pen, and used to refer to text written to test a newly-cut pen.
Probatio pennae (also written probatio pennę; in Medieval Latin; literally "pen test") is the medieval term for breaking in a new pen, and used to refer to text written to test a newly-cut pen.
Process theory of composition
The process theory of composition (hereafter referred to as "process") is a field of composition studies that focuses on writing as a process rather than a product.
The process theory of composition (hereafter referred to as "process") is a field of composition studies that focuses on writing as a process rather than a product.
Questioned document examination
Questioned document examination is the forensic science discipline pertaining to documents that are in dispute in a court of law.
Questioned document examination is the forensic science discipline pertaining to documents that are in dispute in a court of law.
Readability survey
A readability survey is a statistical survey of the ability of people to read given passages of text, written, formatted and/or laid-out in a variety of styles.
A readability survey is a statistical survey of the ability of people to read given passages of text, written, formatted and/or laid-out in a variety of styles.
Reflective writing
Reflective Writing is a practice in which the writer describes a real or imaginal scene, event, interaction, passing thought, memory, form, adding a personal reflection on the meaning of the ite...
Reflective Writing is a practice in which the writer describes a real or imaginal scene, event, interaction, passing thought, memory, form, adding a personal reflection on the meaning of the ite...
Revision (writing)
Revision is the stage in the writing process where the author reviews, alters, and amends her or his message, according to what has been written in the draft.
Revision is the stage in the writing process where the author reviews, alters, and amends her or his message, according to what has been written in the draft.
Rhetorical modes
Rhetorical modes describe the variety, conventions, and purposes of the major kinds of writing.
Rhetorical modes describe the variety, conventions, and purposes of the major kinds of writing.
Round hand
Round Hand (also Roundhand) is a type of handwriting and calligraphy originating in England in the 1660s primarily by the writing masters John Ayers and William Banson.
Round Hand (also Roundhand) is a type of handwriting and calligraphy originating in England in the 1660s primarily by the writing masters John Ayers and William Banson.
Rustic capitals
Rustic capitals (in Latin capitalis rustica) is an ancient Roman calligraphic script.
Rustic capitals (in Latin capitalis rustica) is an ancient Roman calligraphic script.
Scene (drama)
In fiction, a scene is a unit of drama.
In fiction, a scene is a unit of drama.
Schaffer paragraph
The Jane Schaffer paragraph (commonly known as a Schaffer paragraph, Schaeffer paragraph, or Schæffer paragraph) is a five-sentence paragraph developed by Jane Schaffer, used t...
The Jane Schaffer paragraph (commonly known as a Schaffer paragraph, Schaeffer paragraph, or Schæffer paragraph) is a five-sentence paragraph developed by Jane Schaffer, used t...
Scientific writing
Scientific writing is writing about science.
Scientific writing is writing about science.
Screenplay
A screenplay or script is a written work by screenwriters for a film or television program.
A screenplay or script is a written work by screenwriters for a film or television program.
Screenwriting
Screenwriting is the art and craft of writing scripts for mass media such as feature films, television productions or video games.
Screenwriting is the art and craft of writing scripts for mass media such as feature films, television productions or video games.
Script doctor
A script doctor, also called script consultant, is a highly-skilled screenwriter, hired by a film or television production, to rewrite or polish specific aspects of an existing screenplay,...
A script doctor, also called script consultant, is a highly-skilled screenwriter, hired by a film or television production, to rewrite or polish specific aspects of an existing screenplay,...
Second language writing
Second language writing scholars also participate in a Special Interest Group on the field at CCCC.
Second language writing scholars also participate in a Special Interest Group on the field at CCCC.
Secretary hand
Secretary hand is a style of European handwriting developed in the early sixteenth century that remained common in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries for writing English, German, Welsh and ...
Secretary hand is a style of European handwriting developed in the early sixteenth century that remained common in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries for writing English, German, Welsh and ...
Section headers of a Chinese dictionary
Section headers (in Chinese, 部首 bùshǒu), also known as index keys or classifiers, are graphic portions of Chinese characters which are used for organizing entries in Chinese dictiona...
Section headers (in Chinese, 部首 bùshǒu), also known as index keys or classifiers, are graphic portions of Chinese characters which are used for organizing entries in Chinese dictiona...
Setting (fiction)
In fiction, setting includes the time, location, and everything in which a story takes place, and initiates the main backdrop and mood for a story.
In fiction, setting includes the time, location, and everything in which a story takes place, and initiates the main backdrop and mood for a story.
Show, don't tell
Show, don't tell is a technique often employed by writers to enable the reader to experience the story through action, words, thoughts, senses, and feelings rather than through the author's expo...
Show, don't tell is a technique often employed by writers to enable the reader to experience the story through action, words, thoughts, senses, and feelings rather than through the author's expo...
Signature
A signature (from signare, "to sign") is a handwritten (and sometimes stylized) depiction of someone's name, nickname, or even a simple "X" that a person writes on documents as a proof of identi...
A signature (from signare, "to sign") is a handwritten (and sometimes stylized) depiction of someone's name, nickname, or even a simple "X" that a person writes on documents as a proof of identi...
SMOG
SMOG (Simple Measure of Gobbledygook) is a readability formula that estimates the years of education needed to completely understand a piece of writing.
SMOG (Simple Measure of Gobbledygook) is a readability formula that estimates the years of education needed to completely understand a piece of writing.
Space (punctuation)
In writing, a space is a blank area devoid of content, serving to separate words, letters, numbers, and punctuation.
In writing, a space is a blank area devoid of content, serving to separate words, letters, numbers, and punctuation.
Speedwriting
Speedwriting is a shorthand writing system developed in 1924 by Emma Dearborn, an instructor at the University of Chicago.
Speedwriting is a shorthand writing system developed in 1924 by Emma Dearborn, an instructor at the University of Chicago.
Summary
A summary, synopsis, or recap is a shorter version of the original.
A summary, synopsis, or recap is a shorter version of the original.
Teaching Writing in the United States
Teaching Writing in the United States has progressed through several approaches during the history of education in the United States.
Teaching Writing in the United States has progressed through several approaches during the history of education in the United States.
Teaching writing in the United States
Teaching writing in the United States has progressed through several approaches during the history of education in the United States.
Teaching writing in the United States has progressed through several approaches during the history of education in the United States.
Text types
Textual types refer to the following four basic aspects of writing: descriptive, narrative, expository, and argumentative.
Textual types refer to the following four basic aspects of writing: descriptive, narrative, expository, and argumentative.
The Moral Premise
The Moral Premise is the name given to a story writing concept and story structure aid used by professional writers to write stories.
The Moral Premise is the name given to a story writing concept and story structure aid used by professional writers to write stories.
Thesis statement
The thesis statement, usually found at the end of the first paragraph of an essay or similar document, summarizes the main points and arguments of the author.
The thesis statement, usually found at the end of the first paragraph of an essay or similar document, summarizes the main points and arguments of the author.
Tibetan calligraphy
Tibetan calligraphy refers to the calligraphic traditions used to write the Tibetan language.
Tibetan calligraphy refers to the calligraphic traditions used to write the Tibetan language.
Transcription (linguistics)
Transcription in the linguistic sense is the systematic representation of spoken language in written form.
Transcription in the linguistic sense is the systematic representation of spoken language in written form.
Transcription (service)
A transcription service is a business which converts speech into a written or electronic text document.
A transcription service is a business which converts speech into a written or electronic text document.
Transcription of Australian Aboriginal languages
The Latin alphabet of the colonizers was inevitably used for the transcription of Australian Aboriginal languages, but the details of how the sounds were represented has varied over time and fr...
The Latin alphabet of the colonizers was inevitably used for the transcription of Australian Aboriginal languages, but the details of how the sounds were represented has varied over time and fr...
Transition (fiction)
Transitions in fiction are words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or punctuation that may be used to signal various changes in a story, including changes in time, location, point-of-view charact...
Transitions in fiction are words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or punctuation that may be used to signal various changes in a story, including changes in time, location, point-of-view charact...
Transliteracy
Transliteracy is The ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms, tools and media from signing and orality through handwriting, print, TV, radio and film, to digital social...
Transliteracy is The ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms, tools and media from signing and orality through handwriting, print, TV, radio and film, to digital social...
Uncial script
Uncial is a majuscule script commonly used from the 3rd to 8th centuries AD by Latin and Greek scribes.
Uncial is a majuscule script commonly used from the 3rd to 8th centuries AD by Latin and Greek scribes.
Valediction
A valediction, or complimentary close in American English, is an expression used to say farewell, especially a word or phrase used to end a letter or message, or the act of saying parting ...
A valediction, or complimentary close in American English, is an expression used to say farewell, especially a word or phrase used to end a letter or message, or the act of saying parting ...
Verbosity
Verbosity in language refers to speech or writing which is deemed to use an excess of words.
Verbosity in language refers to speech or writing which is deemed to use an excess of words.
Visual rhetoric and composition
Despite this focus on new media, the inclusion of visual rhetoric in composition studies is distinct from a media theory of composition, though the two are obviously related.
Despite this focus on new media, the inclusion of visual rhetoric in composition studies is distinct from a media theory of composition, though the two are obviously related.
Word count
The word count (also wordcount) is the number of words in a document or passage of text.
The word count (also wordcount) is the number of words in a document or passage of text.
Words per minute
Words per minute, commonly abbreviated wpm, is a measure of input or output speed.
Words per minute, commonly abbreviated wpm, is a measure of input or output speed.
Writer's block
Writer's block is a condition, primarily associated with writing as a profession, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work.
Writer's block is a condition, primarily associated with writing as a profession, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work.
Writer's voice
Writer's voice is the literary term used to describe the individual writing style of an author.
Writer's voice is the literary term used to describe the individual writing style of an author.
Writing
Writing is the representation of language in a textual medium through the use of a set of signs or symbols.
Writing is the representation of language in a textual medium through the use of a set of signs or symbols.
Writing about Writing
Writing about Writing, or WAW, is a method or theory of teaching composition which puts emphasis on reading and writing about writing in the writing course, and reimagines first-year composition...
Writing about Writing, or WAW, is a method or theory of teaching composition which puts emphasis on reading and writing about writing in the writing course, and reimagines first-year composition...
Writing Across the Curriculum
The Writing Across the Curriculum movement (WAC) is a subfield of writing studies and composition studies that asserts students learn to be proficient writers through instruction and pract...
The Writing Across the Curriculum movement (WAC) is a subfield of writing studies and composition studies that asserts students learn to be proficient writers through instruction and pract...
Writing circle
A writing circle is a group of like-minded writers needing support for their work, either through writing peer critiques, workshops or classes, or just encouragement.
A writing circle is a group of like-minded writers needing support for their work, either through writing peer critiques, workshops or classes, or just encouragement.
Writing in space
Several instruments have been used to write in outer space, including different types of pencils and pens.
Several instruments have been used to write in outer space, including different types of pencils and pens.
Writing material
Writing material refers to the materials that provide the surfaces on which humans use writing instruments to inscribe writings.
Writing material refers to the materials that provide the surfaces on which humans use writing instruments to inscribe writings.
Writing motivation
Writing motivation is one's activation or energizing to give more effort to writing activity.
Writing motivation is one's activation or energizing to give more effort to writing activity.
Writing process
Researchers' first attempts to understand what is now called the writing process began in the early 1970s.
Researchers' first attempts to understand what is now called the writing process began in the early 1970s.
Writing style
Writing style is the manner in which an author chooses to write to his audience.
Writing style is the manner in which an author chooses to write to his audience.
Writing system
A writing system is a symbolic system used to represent elements or statements expressible in language.
A writing system is a symbolic system used to represent elements or statements expressible in language.
Writing therapy
Writing therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the act of writing and processing the written word as therapy.
Writing therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the act of writing and processing the written word as therapy.
Writing Workshop
Writing Workshop is a method of writing instruction developed by Lucy Calkins and educators involved in the Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University in New York City, New York.
Writing Workshop is a method of writing instruction developed by Lucy Calkins and educators involved in the Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University in New York City, New York.
Written language
A written language is the representation of a language by means of a writing system.
A written language is the representation of a language by means of a writing system.