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Five writers : which one are you?*Knowing and understanding how you write will enable you to become a better writer. By thinking about your approach to writing you will become aware of your habits. The exercises in this section enable that process of reflection to occur. You will also be able to explore the strengths and weaknesses of each of the styles of writing presented and learn something from all styles.Exercise 1
Look at the cartoons below. Think about how you approach your writing. Which cartoon comes closest to the way that you write? Have you always been that type of writer?
*This section uses exercises developed by Mario Petrucci (2005) for The Royal Literary Fund. (Last accessed, December 2007). |
