4 main different types of writing will help you become a better writer

After searching a lot about which topic to write on, I have come up with this new and fresh topic which deals with ‘4 different types of writing.’ So anyone who is in the writing field or wants to set their career in writing (or one who wants to gain knowledge about writing) this article is for all of you guys. After reading this article, I am sure you will have enough knowledge about writing skills that will definitely help you become a successful writer.

First, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of this blog.

Guys, the main thing which will help you grow as a successful writer is learning the 4 main different types of writing styles. When you learn the writing style, you also learn ways to better connect with your audience or readers. Moreover, you also have to add your own personal nuances or writing characters to further develop your own personal voice as a writer. So below I am going to enlist the 4 main types of writing styles so that you can use them as a writer.

Let’s jump into the pool of writing styles below.

The 4 main writing styles you must know to grow as a writer

1) Descriptive writing

The first style comes in the list of writing skill is descriptive writing. The purpose of descriptive writing is to give a detailed analysis of a character, event, and place, to help the reader visualize in detail. So it is almost like painting a picture in the minds of readers. In descriptive writing, you talk about everything in words such as emotions, sounds, and smells like. Most fictional and non-fictional pieces fall under the category of a descriptive writing style. Some of the examples of descriptive writing includes are:

• Poetry & Prose
• Personal Journals
• Travel Diaries         
• Song writing and Lyrics in Music

2) Narrative Writing

So the second writing style we have is narrative writing. This style is considered being the most difficult style amongst the 4 styles of writing. Why? Because in narrative writing there is everything to be told such as a clear plot, characters, dialogue, setting, conflict, and resolution. And all this requires great skills to develop a story full of imagination that can convey to your readers easily. However, narrative writing is also one of the easiest writing styles for reading. Examples of narrative writing include:

• Short stories
• Biographies/Autobiographies
• Fiction novels
• Epic poems
• Historical accounts
• Memoirs
• Myths, Legends, and Fables 

3) Persuasive writing

The third type of writing skill is persuasive writing. As the term persuasive suggest you persuade people to do something or take some action. The aim of persuasive writing is to influence the reader to assume the author’s point of view. Here you need to make an attempt to build an emotional connection with your readers. It simply means to be able to develop a well-defined and debatable topics (reasons, arguments, and justification). So the persuasive writing only uses emotional appeal to win the heart and confidence of readers. Now have a look at the examples of persuasive writing below.

• Letter written to file a complaint or request an action
• Company Brochures
• Business Proposals
• Essays on specific belief
• Political speeches
• Advertisements/Editorials/Opinions in Newspapers or Magazines

4) Expository writing

The final style of writing we have in the umbrella is expository writing. Expository writing is all about the logical way of writing about personal opinions. It provides everything such as insights, instructions, and facts in a very detailed manner about any particular topic. As expository writing provides information about various things, therefore, another name of this type of writing is informative writing. Let’s have a look at the examples of expository writing.

• Self-help Books/Non-fiction Books/Textbooks & Educational Resources
• Business Article and Books
• Scientific Research/Medical Research  
• Writing about hobbies and interest
• Articles and Newspaper and Magazines
• Recipes & Cookbooks
• Instructional Guides

Way forward

Guys, this was all from my side. Now it’s your time to think about what you are planning to write and your intentions behind it. Unless you understand the purpose of your writing, you might not be able to produce content that can attract your audience. So have a clear goal and find out which types of writing styles do you enjoy writing the most. Let me also know in the comment box, which writing style you will love to work on?

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