1) A writing identity is the identity of a writer when the writer gets involved with a particular discourse. There is engagement of the writer with this identity with other writers engaging in the same discourse or other discourses by practicing similar things like the former writer. It is important to develop a professional identity through writing so that the audience can identify the identity of the writer and understand the writer’s emotions. The audience can also understand and get a fair idea about the type of writing the writer will write. The audience can identify the belief system of the writer. The audience empathize and can relate to the situation of the life of the writer. The audience can identify the family dynamics as well as the socioeconomic status of the writer. The professional identity of the writer can make the writer identify his or her strengths and weaknesses as a writer. There can be development of critical thinking skills by the writer.