What is Dewey decimal classification of writing?

There isn't one specific Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) number for "writing" in general. The DDC categorizes information by subject, and writing encompasses a vast range of subjects and forms.

However, you can find specific DDC numbers for different aspects of writing:

General aspects of writing:

* 808: This number covers the Art of Writing including:

* 808.02: General principles and techniques of writing

* 808.04: Writing for specific purposes (e.g., business writing, technical writing)

* 808.06: Writing instruction and workshops

Specific forms of writing:

* 808.3: Poetry

* 808.5: Speech

* 808.6: Drama

* 808.8: Creative Writing

* 808.9: Journalism

* 808.027: Writing processes

Writing for specific audiences:

* 808.066 Writing for children

* 808.067 Writing for young adults

* 808.068 Writing for adults

History and theory of writing:

* 410: Linguistics

* 411: Phonetics

* 412: Morphology

* 413: Syntax

* 414: Semantics

* 415: Pragmatics

* 416: History of the English Language

Specific writing tools and resources:

* 686.22: Typewriters

* 686.23: Computers for writing

* 029: Library and information science (for resources like dictionaries, thesauruses, style guides)

To find the most relevant DDC numbers, you need to be specific about the type of writing you're interested in.

For example, if you're looking for books on creative writing, you'd search for 808.8. If you're looking for information on the history of the English language, you'd search for 416.

You can use online DDC search tools to find specific numbers related to your topic:

* Library of Congress Classification Web Depository: [https://www.loc.gov/cds/](https://www.loc.gov/cds/)

* OCLC Dewey Number Search: [https://www.oclc.org/dewey/](https://www.oclc.org/dewey/)

Remember, these are just a few examples. The DDC system is very extensive, and there are many other numbers that might be relevant depending on your specific area of interest.