Writing for Work and Pleasure
* Writing is considered by some to be hard work. Most people would rather speak than write. Whether we write by hand or digitally, finding the right words, watching the punctuation and making sure we don't repeat ourselves and sound tedious, is always engaging. There's also the fact that the written word can be misunderstood, so we sometimes need to edit for clarity. Sometimes we write in a good mood. It shows. Sometimes we write in a bad mood. That shows too. Our mood definitely affects our writing, especially when we write for ourselves. When writing for pleasure, we write freely, choosing to focus on subjects we enjoy. We may write fiction or non-fiction. When we write for work, we need to ensure clarity. If we know our writing will be read, we must please our readership, whether it's our teacher or millions of adoring fans. So that's where the work aspect comes in. A few years ago, I was approached by a young entrepreneur to write for his business blog. He ran an on
