Hey Listen!

 

So here is my spiel on this whole Theory of Writing thing we’ve been discussing in class. But before we discuss that I need to make two points: For starters I am not well read enough to make any claims of worth in this matter. Secondly disregard that last point for I am pretty sure reading is linked in this theory of writing, and is as important as writing. With that said, let’s get this show on the road.

As you might have seen my title and hook image are saying “Hey, Listen!” Writing at its finest. Well I thought this would be a great segue for talking about this subject.  Writing in my mind has to be linked to reading. For why would we write if we couldn’t read, and so on. I also think a lot of the same processes go on with reading and writing. With reading we see writing and can create our own thoughts and ideas based off what we read, just like we can create new information  and ideas through writing. When I start thinking of how to even explain a theory of writing I feel like I need to go into some giant study like the one we read for class. Yet, I am lazy, and I like things simple so let’s break this thing down.

The key parts involved in this equation are Intended Purpose, Audience, Detail. Now when we write we always have a purpose. Even if you’re bored and just writing things down, “just because”, well that is because our brains demand stimuli and that is fulfilling that need, thus a purpose. Usually we have an actual thought out purpose such as email, homework, texting, online dating, and what have you. Now because you have a purpose you need to write in specific ways, in order to elicit responses from your intended audience. Let’s take online dating as an example. You just met someone and traded numbers and you go to send a message like, “Wow your curves are so amazing” or some superficial message since you only had images to create a conversation. Now you sent that message to hopefully elicit some sense of happiness in the other person and then they want to talk to you more or something along those lines. Now that fulfills the purpose of the writing at hand.

Why audience is so important is because let’s say you accidentally sent that message to your Mom. I do not think emotions of happiness are likely to form, nor did you want them to form. So clearly audience is a big part of how writing creates meaning and is useful. Next and lastly, detail. I think this is just pretty explanatory, but I’ll explain myself a bit. I think it really sucks when people send messages and you are left totally confused. What did they mean by, “I gt yo skrilla sn”? That was a real message I got from my Dad recently. Apparently it meant, “I got your money son.” Who would’ve guessed. This is exactly why detail is important. If we are not clear in the messages we write, tons of stress and anxiety can be created, which no one needs more of. So I’ll let you all piece together my theory of writing, but it kinda goes something like: “We write with a purpose to illicit a response from an intended audience, and we do so carefully through our choices in the details.” But don’t quote me on that.