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All writers have different writing styles – whether that means what<\/em> they write, how<\/em> they write, or the way they approach<\/em> their writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s always fascinated me how the English language is made up of simply twenty-six letters arranged into more than 171,500 words, all of which we use to express thoughts, ideas and emotions. Every piece of literature, from ad copy to Shakespeare, is made up of that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how you choose to combine those letters to express information to an audience is what matters, and is entirely unique. That’s why no two books are the same, and no two writers are either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re asking yourself ‘How many types of writers are there? And which am I?’ then you’re at the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I will shed light on the different types of writing out there, as well as the different writing personalities you might come across. Hopefully, you will find one you identify with and can use the tips in this article to embrace your own unique style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different Kinds Of Writers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a child, I remember telling my careers advisor \u2018I want to be a writer\u2019. All I knew at the time was that I wanted to use words. I wanted to tangle them up, mix them around and find new ways to express myself. Descriptive writing, scientific writing, creative writing – it didn’t matter to me, I just had a lot to say!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are four main categories of writing styles: expository writing (explaining something), descriptive writing (whether fiction<\/a> or non-fiction<\/a>), persuasive writing (as in copywriters for advertising agencies or journalists for certain press) or storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If, like me, you’ve always known you want to write but have no idea what kind of writing jobs exist, then take a look at the list below where I will be discussing authors (both fiction and non-fiction), technical writing, what it means to be a blog writer<\/a> (like I’m doing right now), and lots of other avenues writers choose to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with storytelling…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiction Writers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Creative writing isn’t a vocation that always guarantees a full-time wage (at least, not to begin with), but it is<\/em> very rewarding, plus it’s a great way to build your writing skills. Being an author often involves conjuring up the five senses<\/a>, lots of narrative writing and descriptive writing<\/a> – it’s describing something that isn’t real. In short, creative minds love nothing more than inventing new worlds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some authors write novels and short stories<\/a>, while others prefer flash fiction<\/a> and poetry<\/a> – and most dream of one day becoming published<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 If this is the kind of writing that makes your heart flutter, take a look at our many articles on how to get published<\/a>, along with lots of examples of what it takes to become a fiction author<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-Fiction Writers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to non-fiction you can choose to be a technical writer (ie content creation, such as this article and blog post) or a non-fiction creative writer – but either way, what you’re writing about is not made up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-fiction writing suits those who love research as it’s based on facts (no made-up stories).
Instead of starting with a \u2018what if\u2026\u2019 question, most start with a \u2018why\u2026\u2019 question. The goal is to teach and inform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For authors, this includes how-to books, self-help books<\/a>, historical tomes, scientific or academic books, political biographies, and even memoirs<\/a>. Instead of wanting to write books, other writers may prefer to submit articles to publications or run their own blogs, which may cover writing on current events, first-hand accounts or business writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way, this type of writing (like fiction writing) often means planning and writing your work<\/a> before knowing whether it will get published (or make you any money).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if it’s writing as a full-time career you are after, then that leads us on to…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Writers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All writers work, but by ‘professional’ I mean a guaranteed, regular income that comes solely from your writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want a job that pays you to put pen to paper, then you may choose to become an investigative journalist, copywriter or work in marketing. Although this does mean studying the professions, because none of these are jobs you can easily fall into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freelance writers, on the other hand, are employed on an ad-hoc basis to create content such as this article. It’s a fun way to find your feet as you get to try out various types of writing, reporting on various subjects, and in various writing styles. It’s less about qualifications and more about building up a decent portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full-time employed copywriters are similar to the above but employed by a business or agency, writing everything from advertising and marketing<\/a> copy to specialising in business or technical writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing for business may not be as much fun as spending all day in your PJs conjuring up plots<\/a> about dragons and mystical lands, but it does guarantee a regular wage (which is why many authors manage to do both types of writing side by side until their books take off).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Types Of Expressive Writing Styles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fiction, non-fiction, and technical writing are not the only styles of writing you can explore. There are so many more. Each of them tend to follow their own structure, have their own rules and certainly have their own audience. If you haven’t found a style that suits you yet, why not explore a few of the following creative ways to express yourself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n