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Conversation Questions on Writing

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What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘writing’?

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Do you prefer writing or typing?

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How is your writing in English?

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Is writing in your language different from writing in English?

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What are your biggest problems with writing?

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How important is writing to you?

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Do/Did you enjoy your writing classes?

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When do you need to write in your everyday life?

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Novelist James Michener said: "I'm not a very good writer, but I'm an excellent rewriter." Is this the same as you?

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Gene Fowler said: "Writing is easy:  All you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead." What does he mean? Do you think writing is like this?

1)

Do you like writing?

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Do you worry about writing exams?

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Do you prefer reading, listening, speaking or writing lessons?

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Do you think creative writing is good for you?

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What writing skills do you need to be able to write well?

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Do you think writing will disappear in the future, once computers can recognize and write down everything you say?

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Are you a good writer in your own language?

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Do you like your handwriting? How would you describe it

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Poet William Wordsworth said: "Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart." Do/Can you do this?

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E. L. Doctorow said: "Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go." Do you agree?