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Discover LudwigThe phrase "were writing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an action that was ongoing in the past, typically in a narrative or descriptive context.
Example: "While we were writing the report, we discovered several inconsistencies in the data."
Alternatives: "were composing" or "were drafting".
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We were writing his obituary.
You were writing one picture.
"Reporters were writing nasty articles about us.
"The strips were writing themselves," he said.
His last priorities were writing and romance.
I heard you were writing a film.
You were writing, so you didn't notice.
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Summative assessments were written.
I'm writing now.
Somebody else is writing".
It's writing.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com