What is your writing style

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  1. optimus grimlock profile image62
    optimus grimlockposted 14 years ago

    Aer your serious,funny a mixture of both or what?

    1. prettydarkhorse profile image64
      prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I was trained research style of writing, more objective but I compensate with my poetry

    2. seanorjohn profile image71
      seanorjohnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I always describe my writing style as "whimsical nonsense".

    3. KeithTax profile image76
      KeithTaxposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I push nouns up against verbs and see what sticks. Amazing process. Once in a blue moon it actually looks good.

    4. manlypoetryman profile image81
      manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'm shooting for conversational "East" Texan most of the time...with my writings...Oh yes...and "Manly" style writings!

    5. tantrum profile image62
      tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'm random

      1. manlypoetryman profile image81
        manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        HHHMMMM...So...that's what a random tantrum is?

        1. tantrum profile image62
          tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          AHA ! LOL!

          1. manlypoetryman profile image81
            manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            How goes it, my friend...I see the "eye' is back!

            1. tantrum profile image62
              tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              It's winter now. Too cold for a bikini. Eyes don't suffer frozen nights. lol

    6. profile image0
      VenomsEdgeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Stories, poetry, comedy...........

    7. tgrace2105 profile image58
      tgrace2105posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Poetry, short stories, short plays, all evolve around drama, romance, and some comedy.

  2. Rochelle Frank profile image92
    Rochelle Frankposted 14 years ago

    I don't know. In fact, I always wonder what it means when people say "I like your writing style".

  3. LeanMan profile image73
    LeanManposted 14 years ago

    I just write... Is there a need to conform to a "style"??

  4. NightEmpress profile image59
    NightEmpressposted 14 years ago

    Poetry

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    ryankettposted 14 years ago

    Write as quickly as possible and then press publish.

  6. andromida profile image57
    andromidaposted 14 years ago

    I have no idea about my writing style.Never have I learned any specific writing style.Since both my bachelor and master degree were taught in English, I learned some useful English words-since English was not my first language.To be frank my writing reflects what exactly I feel.To become a writer, I need to learn from you all a lot,in fact I read many great hubbers hub on regular basis developing my writing skills only-this is the only way I find time developing my writing skill.Never thought about my style of writing.Hopefully my writing sucks! smile

  7. Origin profile image61
    Originposted 14 years ago

    I write the way I talk, and people have described me as witty, funny, and interesting... soooooo ya. big_smile

  8. Rafini profile image82
    Rafiniposted 14 years ago

    I don't know...?  I seem to be all over the board....hmm

  9. profile image0
    ralwusposted 14 years ago

    you tell me. big_smile

    1. mega1 profile image78
      mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      radical, freethought, in your face realistic, fantastic, uniquely ralwus, only a bit like Bukowski - makes the women tremble and the men think  or sometimes the men tremble and the women think

  10. profile image60
    logic,commonsenseposted 14 years ago

    honest, sincere, logical, commonsensical, with a dash of dry wit! smile

  11. torimari profile image69
    torimariposted 14 years ago

    I'm not sure. I think I am personable, and colorful in my writing. It depends what kind and what purpose. If it is informative it is more concise, and if it is creative/editorial work, it is more illustrious. :]

  12. wesleycox profile image69
    wesleycoxposted 14 years ago

    My style is easy... almost conversational like I'm talking to you.  Or so I've been told.

  13. manlypoetryman profile image81
    manlypoetrymanposted 14 years ago

    Yikes...Winter! Hope your having a good one there.

    1. tantrum profile image62
      tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Mild, as it's just going to begin the 21st.

  14. manlypoetryman profile image81
    manlypoetrymanposted 14 years ago

    Hope ya'll have a continaully nice winter (unlike our fr_ckin' one was)...What's the Skiing like in your parts?

    1. tantrum profile image62
      tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Incredible! They come from everywhere  for winter sports.

  15. manlypoetryman profile image81
    manlypoetrymanposted 14 years ago

    Really? Skiing is the only good reason for Winter! lol Would like to go Ski there...someday...!?

    1. tantrum profile image62
      tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Check in Gooogle San Martin de los Andes, Las leñas, Chapelco. three of the most important centers.

      1. manlypoetryman profile image81
        manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Looks like a beautiful place to go Skiing in a Beautiful Country!

        1. tantrum profile image62
          tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Yeah ! big_smile

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        Pattie Bonckposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        I seem to have several different styles of writing. My spiritual writings are more like automatic writing. It's as if i am channeling (nope never actually channeled anyone, except my alter ego perhaps.), the words seem to flow with ease and my thoughts simply fall gently to the paper, without edit or rewrite.
        On the other hand, when I write about health and environmental sustainability. it is usually in the form of a how to instructional guide.

  16. Pcunix profile image81
    Pcunixposted 14 years ago

    Fifth grade irrational.

    Sometimes lunatic fringe.

    Often irreverent.

    Self deprecating, boastful and contradictory.

    Pedantic and confusing?

    Desparate?  Hopeful? 

    Perhaps a tad sarcastic at times?  Could be..

  17. Me, Steve Walters profile image77
    Me, Steve Waltersposted 14 years ago

    I've been told I write alot like "Me"!

    1. tantrum profile image62
      tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Me is a wonderful writer. I love Me a lot ! big_smile

      1. Me, Steve Walters profile image77
        Me, Steve Waltersposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Why Thank You For Loving Me!

        1. tantrum profile image62
          tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Are you Me ?
          Wow ! I thought Me was me big_smile

          lol

          1. Me, Steve Walters profile image77
            Me, Steve Waltersposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            No "Me" is Me...Gee! "Me" thought you already knew that!

            1. tantrum profile image62
              tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              Well, I'm Me as well. Maybe we both are the same ? R U my sockpuppet ? roll

              lol

              1. Me, Steve Walters profile image77
                Me, Steve Waltersposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                "Me" wants to know where you would put your hands if I was...!lol

                1. tantrum profile image62
                  tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  Are you trying to get me banned ? hmm  LOLOLOL!!

  18. Me, Steve Walters profile image77
    Me, Steve Waltersposted 14 years ago

    Who "Me" ?

  19. tantrum profile image62
    tantrumposted 14 years ago

    Yes, you !

  20. Me, Steve Walters profile image77
    Me, Steve Waltersposted 14 years ago

    HHHMMMM......?
    No...Not "Me"!!!
    http://www.biographicon.com/images/Curlyhoward.jpg
    "Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk...!"

  21. tantrum profile image62
    tantrumposted 14 years ago

    lol I've seen that pic before ! lol lol

  22. Me, Steve Walters profile image77
    Me, Steve Waltersposted 14 years ago

    tantrum...I know...the same ol' stuff as the other "Me" used to use...but ya' got'ta love Curly! Anyways...you're always the !

  23. manlypoetryman profile image81
    manlypoetrymanposted 14 years ago

    "T"?

    1. tantrum profile image62
      tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hey !I have things to do ! lol

      1. manlypoetryman profile image81
        manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        See ya' "T"...Later!

        1. tantrum profile image62
          tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          C U !

  24. AEvans profile image73
    AEvansposted 14 years ago

    mmmmm. I would have to say funny, serious and completely creative writing from the heart is what I do best. smile

  25. profile image0
    kimberlyslyricsposted 14 years ago

    fantasy and mystery LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

  26. Eaglekiwi profile image74
    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    So awesome to see old buddies ,well not old , friends of old ,hows that -hahahaha..forget it yer old..lol

    Writing style.um...either serious( like I know what Im talking about..right) hehe  ,or light conversational,over the back fence kinda style..

    Of course Im expecting my writing style to mature ,as I master a more developed style ,one could say unique even...lol

    1. tantrum profile image62
      tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Good 4 U !  smile

  27. Eaglekiwi profile image74
    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    Hey tantrum , how are you !!

    1. tantrum profile image62
      tantrumposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hey long time no see !! Where were you ? I'm still alive lol

  28. ediggity profile image60
    ediggityposted 14 years ago

    My writing style is witty but monotonous.  I segregate words through the process of entropy, and have the ability to write four sentence paragraphs in one sentence.  My punctuation defies the rules of grammar as I slash typos like a hyphen.  Some say their writing style is a gift, mine is a curse that creates presence.

    1. vanchen profile image66
      vanchenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I like it.

  29. Maria Cecilia profile image79
    Maria Ceciliaposted 14 years ago

    Another writer said my writing style is simple, but its simplicity became an advantage because readers can easily relate to it..

    My style is always "write the way you talk", but I think i love to experiment with words and sentences.. I  just love to incorporate changes in every article.

  30. wingedcentaur profile image60
    wingedcentaurposted 14 years ago

    Good Day Optimus Grimlock

    I would say that one's writing style is an amplification of his best and worst qualities. I would say this is so generally, but I find that it is certainly true of me. This must be so because writing obviously takes place at a slower pace than talking. We have more time to think about what we want to say and more time and depth to say what we want to say.

    I strive for simplicity of expression, though some people, I have learned, find me pompous (they didn't put it that way, but that's what it amounts to). I suppose my style is primarily serious with flashes of irony and wit as opposed to outright humor, when and if the opportunities present themselves.

    I strive for precision of expression, as, I suspect is the habit of most students who had Mr. Wilson for a teacher in sixth grade. He was science and social studies. I had a very good English teacher in eigth and ninth grade, a Mr. Egan.

    Anyway, my desire for precision is the reason my answer is so long, and yet from your perspective, not anwering your question. But my habit is to look at a question and address both the underlying question as well as the obvious question, roughly what I call REASONS and reasons - there is a difference.

    I won't subject you my theory here. I guess you can think of me as a kind of excavator.

    Thanks

    Take care.

    1. Rafini profile image82
      Rafiniposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hello, welcome.

      Did you say that when writing we have more time to think about what we want to say?  I have to argue with that.  Many, many times my mind is moving too fast for my hands (or fingers as I type) to keep up.  There are even times when I have to go back over what I've written to remind myself what it was that I was expecting to come next.

      I am interested in knowing why you pointed out your teachers names....are you trying to give the world a clue as to who you are?  lol (just my mind thinking sillyness)

      1. wingedcentaur profile image60
        wingedcentaurposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Good Day Rafini

        No, I'm not trying to blow the cover off my secret identity. I was just mentioning my influences in passing. You say that you sometimes find your mind moving too fast for your finger. Okay.

        What do you think of the idea that writing - especially over the Internet - is/can be an amplification of the best and worst of ourselves? I think this is so, but GW Nichols seems to think people are holding themselves back in an effort to be commercial? He is hosting a forum to that effect, asking why this is so.

        What do you think?

  31. Eaglekiwi profile image74
    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    Tantrum - Im at the flea market smile

    hahaha...

    No Im here morphing ( kinda like that word) its growing on me lol

    So many ideas in my head ,if only they could find their way to the damn keyboard ,we'd be in business.

    To your best life smile

  32. Slainia profile image61
    Slainiaposted 14 years ago

    I wish I knew. Still in the process of trying to figure that out....how does one go about finding out, anyway? Aside from writing lots and lots. Cus I'm already working on that, slowly. Good luck to everyone!

  33. brianzen profile image60
    brianzenposted 14 years ago

    My style.... iffy

  34. ashleyvanillilife profile image59
    ashleyvanillilifeposted 14 years ago

    - From the heart♥ and life experience.

  35. heart4theword profile image60
    heart4thewordposted 14 years ago

    Really never thought about it?  I did have a fellow-hubber say, that one of my hubs was written in a Conversational style?  Maybe, you have a list of styles we can choose from:)

  36. profile image0
    GW Nicholsposted 14 years ago

    My writing style is Narrative Prose that annoys the hell out of English professors because they love it hate it fight it accept it/

  37. Lisa HW profile image63
    Lisa HWposted 14 years ago

    I have a bunch of different styles that I use, depending on what kind of thing I'm writing.  One thing I won't do, though, is write in short sentences for the sake of keeping sentences short (in order to please anyone who claims "nobody wants to read long sentences").  People can "not-read" my stuff if they want, but I won't turn my writing into something that looks like it came from one article spinner and is ready to be spun yet again.

    Of course, I'm not sure we can ever really know what our own writing style is.  I wrote a Hub in answer to a question about how to help kids know why math is important in life.  I thought I was being perfectly "folksy" and yet "straight-talking", and aiming it at secondary-school teens.  The other day someone asked me who my "target audience" was and whether it was written for professors.  (Oops!  smile  )

 
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