Public writing is writing with a public purpose. That public purpose might be to inform, persuade, or create change. Public writing is typically crafted for a particular audience, and it translates complex ideas and research into succinct prose. Public writing is writing for impact.
Use this guide to get started with public writing and to find resources related to public writing. This guide includes information about:
"Public Writing Guide" by Denise Hattwig, Dr. Julie Shayne, Alyssa Berger, and Kat Wyly (2022) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. 
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