Writer VS. Author

Similarities and Differences:

There were more differences than similarities because not everyone believes everyone else is an author. Personally I think everyone can be a writer but not an author. That makes the question of who is correct. Is everyone an author? That answer is up to the individual to decide for themselves.

Writers	Authors
Expressing an idea or feeling for themselves	Expressing an idea to persuade someone
informal	formal
Do not care as much about how their audience will react	Focus on their target audience
Can be mindless or not purposefully	Have a specific reason for writing
All genres of writing	Specific genres of writing

Types of writing	Why enjoy/Despise
Poetry	Enjoy reading but despise writing- not good at being creative in an organized manner
Formal essays	Enjoy but despise- I don’t mind writing essays if I have enough to say but I despise if I have to fill an entire 5 pages with random things I have no idea which is most essays
Driving Directions	Despise- I am horrible at navigating and it is hard to write directions for people because “the tree next to that one rock” doesn’t help

Genres:

Letter: Hello Friend,

                I am throwing a party and am in need of your assistance. First I need you to drive to my house and pick me up. Then bring me to the store. At the store we will need to collectively pick out supplies appropriate for the party. Once all of the supplies are decided on we will split the bill to pay for all the supplies. After we complete our trip we will need to hurry home and set up the supples tastefully. Thankyou for all of your help.

Sincerely, Jessica

Text: Hi Tina! Its sarah. I could really use your help with the party this weekend. I was hoping you wouldn’t mind stopping by the store on your way over on Saturday. Billy only likes pie and I custom ordered one with his name on it from Walmart. Could you pick it up and bring it over here before the party starts? I paid for it when I ordered it so it should be ready to pick up about 2. Thanks! –Sarah

Rap: If your smart youll drive to Walmart to pick up billys party supplies, Don’t get a cake! Because billy likes pies. Without a doubt before you check out, get billy a birthday surprise to fill his eyes, with joy, oh boy you still need to help set up, grab the forks, plates and cups.