Authority in Its Social Context

This chapter talks about writers in general trying to become authors. Young writers usually strive for that perfect article that will catch any reader's attention, and usually that is not an easy task. Authority is not only one who completely understands the writing process but one who can also make it relatable to people with less comprehension skills. Writing is a social activity, and it does not only reflect on the author or the quality of the writing, but also on institutions that sponsors the writing. Here is where authority makes greater sense, because writers have to create their work within the context of their institutional sponsors. The institutions are the real authorities.