its better to write vs writing is better

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings and contexts. 'It's better to write' implies a recommendation or suggestion to engage in writing, while 'Writing is better' states a general preference for writing over other activities.

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its better to write

This phrase is correct and commonly used to suggest that writing is a preferable course of action.

This phrase is used to recommend or suggest that writing is a better choice compared to other options.

Examples:

It's better to write your thoughts down than to keep them bottled up inside.
It's better to write a rough draft before finalizing your essay.
It's better to write a to-do list to stay organized.
It's better to write a letter than to send a text message for important matters.
It's better to write in a journal to reflect on your day.

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Considering the complexity of the argument, and also the exemplification of vocabulary I have come to the conclusion that it would be better to write an allocation...
Wouldn't it be better to write for a bigger paper instead of a local one nobody reads?
You should have known better than to write, Romeo.
Keel's rose-water, I'd better write that down.
So I better write that down.
Better write that down, Bear.
That's all I had better write for now.
Suppose I better write to Miss Pinkerton for a replacement.
I better write some excuses for you for being late.
Better write yourself a new book, daddy.
Is there someone to write better lyrics than Lemmy?
I think I might be able to write better about the physics principles if I'm the one actually applying them.
Your brilliant short stories inspire me to write better - and get to the point quicker.
You couldn't write it better.
"better to write for yourself and have no public than to write for the public and have no self."
When you're three, you better be able to write your name legibly, or else we'll consider it a developmental delay.
No... you'd better write it down.
Mr. Pfeffer is quite congenial... for a dentist anyway. That's all I had better write for now.
All I can say is, she better write fast.
Since we don't know, we'd better write: "Forgive the coarseness".

Alternatives:

It's preferable to write
It's a good idea to write
It's recommended to write
It's advisable to write
It's more effective to write

writing is better

This phrase is correct and conveys a general preference for writing as an activity.

This phrase is used to express a personal preference for writing over other activities.

Examples:

Writing is better than watching TV all day.
Writing is better for expressing complex ideas.
Writing is better for improving communication skills.
Writing is better for processing emotions.
Writing is better for creativity and self-expression.

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I hope your writing is better than your left hook, Neumann.
So my editor says my writing is better than it's ever been, which is really exciting and amazing because it makes me feel like everything that's been so terrible and painful in the last few months was leading me to this point, you know?
Is better than writing for those papers...
Next time we're doing this, I'm writing better dialogue.
Get the fact that plenty of virgins are writing better work.
She is better at writing than our U.S. presently amateur number two is at tennis.
I could do better writing what happens before breakfast around here.
I've seen better writing on soap operas.
I'm writing a better one for the stage.
I keep writing men better than the woman, which is so strange, because Marilyn is who I'm most captivated by, just like they were, I guess.
I'd better start writing some letters.
I can get my point across a lot better writing them down.
If they want to send any messages, they better get writing.
Maybe you'd be better of writing your theses without mentioning O.W.
You know, whenever you can replace your "ands" with "buts" or "therefores," it makes for better writing.
And so, Jane turned to her writing to make things better, with her writers' group, at least.
Molly thinks putting our bedroom upstairs is better for her writing.
It's no use writing a letter to him... to a man who married a woman who is better than me.
This is better than being in the station writing reports, isn't it?
Winston, the writing is on the wall.

Alternatives:

I prefer writing
I like writing more
Writing is my favorite activity
I find writing more enjoyable
Writing is my top choice

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