Writer's Craft and Writing Traits You've probably heard the phrase "arts and crafts" used to describe handmade items like quilts or pottery. craftspeople make works of art that are both beautiful and useful. you can think of writing as a craft, too. rnstead of using pieces of cloth to make a quilt, you use words to build a story, a letter, or a poem. A key part of developing your craft is recognizing good writing. This web shows some of the traits you should look for in a piece of writing.
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