CREATIVITY
Classic writers did not have access to the large volumes of information that modern writers have. They relied on their own creativity to compose great pieces. The social and physical environment inspired their manuscripts. Since the early writers had limited information to work with, they could organize their thoughts and ideas systematically.
Modern writers can easily borrow ideas from other writers. It is easy to copy paste ideas from different websites on a word processor, organize them, and present them as original ideas. Writers have so many ideas to include in their work that organizing them systematically is a challenge to many.
PROOFREADING AND GRAMMAR
Before new communication technologies were introduced, writers wrote their manual manuscripts on paper before using a typewriter to prepare printable copies. They were not relying on any program or software to check if their grammar was correct. Classic writers read their work word by word to identify grammar mistakes.
Lack of grammar checkers meant that writers had to learn all the rules of a language before writing in it. The approach has changed with new technologies. Some writers type in words in a word processor to learn the correct spelling. Many rely on programs to proofread their work.
Although grammar checkers are fast and sometimes more accurate than writers, they do not check for the coherence of ideas. They may highlight awkward sentences but not the flow of ideas. Writers who read their work can identify and correct mistakes that relate to the flow and coherence of ideas.
RESEARCH
Although technologies have affected creativity, communication technologies have improved the quality of work for some writers. Some writers are able to use the internet effectively to cover their topics comprehensively. Writers can find new ideas to include in their work on the go.
The internet increases the speed at which writers get relevant information for their manuscripts. It also opens new databases that writers could not access if they were searching for information physically. Writers can compare writing styles from other writers in different parts of the world and improve their quality.
VOLUME
Another advantage of new technologies is that they enable writers to complete several volumes of their work within a short period. Typing directly to a word processor is obviously faster than using a typewriter or a pen and paper. Technology has enabled writers to publish their work faster and share it with readers across the globe.
The ability to write and publish many volumes also raises quality issues. Some writers are able to maintain their quality of work across all volumes but some lower their writing standards. Some focus on publishing as many books or articles as they can instead of providing their readers with the information they require.
