Generally,it is seen not every authors have same writing style. Let’s say, two friends were asked to write something on a same topic. Now when you see their responses, you will find that both their contents are different and their writing styles are unique.
There are so many authors who are experts only in writing fantasy stories, some specialise only in mystery stories, some in non-fiction, journals and so on. Why is that so ? The reason is that people have different writing styles in the first place.
In this article, I am going to discuss the different styles of writing an author incorporates in his/her writing approach. In other words, it is very important for any writer to identify his/her style of writing.
1)Expository
This writing category uses conceptual explanations and rigid facts to support the writing. However the author cannot manipulate his/her explanations or opinions. This kind of writing style is completely based on facts and figures. Moreover, expository writing explains holistic details of any subject and throw much light on the subject with proper facts.
Examples
- Text books
- Thesis
- Technical writing
- News
- Book report
- Business article
2)Descriptive
Here the author’s style of writing is through description .The writer uses his power of writing skills – metaphors, idiomatic phrases to describe a place, action or any character. In fact, the author uses this writing skill solely to entertain the audience. Consequently he/she captivates the readers, taking them to the imaginary world . .Fiction and poetry falls in this descriptive writing.
Examples of Descriptive writing
- Fictional novels
- Plays
- Journal
- Poetry
- Diaries
3)Narrative writing
Narrative writing style is an extended version of descriptive writing. The author uses this in nonfiction as well as fiction. However it connects the readers with the plotline. The readers explore and find themselves in a land of imaginary details of the descriptive writing. The writing genre plays a pivotal role here. This helps author connect to the audience as the audience keeps guessing the story in their own .Often a narrative writer frequently changes the story plot to make the readers keep guessing.
Typical examples
- Short Stories
- Novels/Novellas
- Poems and epic sagas
- Autobiography
- Screen writing
- Songs
- Anecdotes
4)Persuasive writing
The word persuasive says everything.This style of writing is used to convince the reader on the basis of authors’ bias on the topic of discussion. In this writing style ,the author persuades the readers to align with his/her opinions .Facts play minimal role in persuasive writing.
Thus the author thus uses his power of emotions to capture and make the readers agree with his opinion. For example students, advertisers, publishers, entrepreneurs use this writing style to project their vision and motives to the audience.
Examples
- Letter of Recommendation
- Speech – Any kind of rhetoric speeches. Political, commercial, commentary.
- Statement of Purpose
- Cover Letters
- Complaint Letters
- Advertisements
- Review and analysis
- Entrepreneurial ideas
Conclusion
Thus you need to find your writing style and go with the one best suited for you. It can be tricky sometimes. The style of your writing will determine your ability as a great writer. For eg – a writing from advertiser won’t be the same as that of a fiction author. Ultimately how are you conveying your message to your audience depends on your writing styles.
This was an interesting and enlightening article thanks for sharing