This document discusses writing and its various dimensions and types from a pedagogical perspective. It defines writing as a system of interpersonal communication that uses symbols written on a surface. It identifies three dimensions of writing: the artistic and aesthetic appeal found in creative writings, the expressive purpose of using language to relay information, and the functional purpose as the most common dimension related to the appeal of writing. The document also discusses the nature, purposes, and types of writing which include personal, transactional, and creative writings. It encourages reflecting on how writing is used as a process and medium of expression.