Many people are starting to wonder the purpose of writing now especially in a day and age where things like social media exist. Well the short answer is because writing allows us to express ourselves without using our voices. The long answer is that writing has allows been a way for us to keep track o history and important events that happen. In a way writing is like a extension of ourselves and perceptions. Everyone has a distinct way of writing and that’s one of the reasons why we should still write. We’re able to break down a story in its entirety through its authors perspective.