Now, I'm not sure if there will be a part one to this post. I was having trouble formulating my ideas. Well, actually, I was having trouble narrowing it down to a reasonable topic. So, I went through several ideas before I decided. I got to choose from blogging about writing, college, or education. I ended up choosing writing. I'm fascinated by it. So, this post could get a little weird. Just bear with me.
Writing. Writing means words. Words...well, let's start off with a definition.
According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, the word, "word" means: a speech sound or series of speech sounds that symbolizes and communicates a meaning usually without being divisible into smaller units capable of independent use.
Confession: that went a bit over my head. However, that's communication put into the simplest, most scientific terms. Words are thoughts that others can hear. The written word puts makes these thoughts visible and saves them. Once you write something down, it's going to be there for a while. Even if you're just writing in the sand, having the waves wash your words away, they'll still be there longer than spoken words.
Writing causes people to be aware of their thoughts. Each word has to be chosen carefully for specific reasons. Many words will mean the same thing, but each one is different enough to change your meaning. When you write, you try to find exactly the right words to string together to make your thoughts as clear as possible. This is why being able to write well is critically important. If you write poorly, your thoughts aren't clear. If your thoughts aren't clear, neither is your meaning. If your meaning is lost, well, so are you.
Very well said, Molly!
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