Writing does not happen without an audience. That audience can be a future employer, as is the case with your resume, or it can be your friends, such as posts on social media.As you begin to think about writing and the audiences for whom you will write, please answer the following questions:What are some of the types of writing you have done in the past or currently do? Describe what writing you do/have done and what audiences that writing was for.How would you change your writing if you were writing a story for a member of your family, a friend, a teacher, an employer? Why do you think you might change the way you write or word your thoughts based on your audience?

In the past, I have engaged in various types of writing, including academic writing, creative writing, and professional writing. In academic writing, my audience was primarily my teachers and professors, and the writing was often research papers, essays, and reports. In creative writing, which included short stories and poetry, my audience was more general, often fellow students in a writing class or readers of a literary magazine. In professional writing, my audience was typically my employers or colleagues, and the writing was usually reports, memos, or emails.

If I were writing a story for a member of my family, I would likely use a more casual and personal tone, incorporating shared experiences or family-specific references. For a friend, I might use a similar casual tone, but with different shared experiences or inside jokes. For a teacher, I would use a more formal and academic tone, focusing on clear communication and proper grammar. For an employer, I would use a professional tone, emphasizing clarity, conciseness, and relevance to the job.

I believe the way we write changes based on our audience because different audiences have different expectations and contexts. A family member or friend might appreciate a more personal and casual tone, while a teacher or employer would likely prefer a more formal or professional tone. Additionally, the content of the writing would also change based on the audience's knowledge and interests.