This document provides an introduction to writing for beginners. It defines writing as using words to express a viewpoint and discusses how mankind has used writing throughout history by inventing languages and leaving writings on cave walls. The document outlines two major types of writing: non-fiction like journalism, and fiction like stories. It discusses Aristotle's three basic styles of persuasion in writing: ethos, pathos, and logos. Ethos appeals to credibility, pathos to emotion, and logos to logic. The document encourages remembering the importance of choosing the right words and provides inspiring quotes about the writing process from famous authors.