Week 4 - Writing

This week's reading addresses different styles of writing, as well as reasons and inspiration for writing. It likens writing to 'dancing with the pen' (Game &  Metcalf, 1996, p. 87) and likens the writing process to that of dreaming. Whilst the act of creative writing is commonly known to allow for dreaming and free, expressive thought, Game and Metcalf (1996, p. 88-89) contend that research reports and scientific writing  must allow for structured ideas.
The blank page or computer screen is seen as a tool for dreaming by Game and Metcalf (1996, p. 87) and for many students such as myself it is viewed as something to which provokes and intensifies thought while it is simultaneously dreaded and observed as intimidating. Game and Metcalf do address the initial physical process of preparation for writing (1996, p. 96), however, they neglect the frequent problems which confront the writer all too often, which include difficulty finding the right words to express a meaning or troubles in manifesting the ideas and concepts themselves.

Bibliography
Game, A &  Metcalf, A 1996, Passionate Sociology, SAGE Publications