Guide 35 / 200 6 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “write”
Six verbs, each with its own writing register.
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"Write" covers everything from a tweet to a treaty. On a portfolio, pick "authored," "drafted," or "composed" to carry the weight.
ii · The swaps6 ways
- 01Author formal
take responsibility as the writer
Authored the policy paper on data retention.
- 02Draft neutral
produce a working version
Drafted the contract for legal review.
- 03Compose formal
create carefully — letters, music
Composed a measured response to the board.
- 04Pen neutral
slightly literary for "write"
Penned the opening remarks.
- 05Prepare neutral
assemble for a purpose
Prepared the quarterly briefing.
- 06Produce neutral
output of a writing process
Produced three case studies this quarter.