The difference between Manuscript and Writing
When used as nouns, manuscript means a book, composition or any other document, written by hand (or manually typewritten), not mechanically reproduced, whereas writing means graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.
Manuscript is also adjective with the meaning: handwritten, or by extension manually typewritten, as opposed to being mechanically reproduced.
check bellow for the other definitions of Manuscript and Writing
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Manuscript as an adjective:
handwritten, or by extension manually typewritten, as opposed to being mechanically reproduced.
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Manuscript as a noun:
A book, composition or any other document, written by hand (or manually typewritten), not mechanically reproduced.
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Manuscript as a noun:
A single, original copy of a book, article, composition etc, written by hand or even printed, submitted as original for (copy-editing and) reproductive publication.
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Writing as a noun (uncountable):
Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.
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Writing as a noun (uncountable):
Something written, such as a document, article or book.
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Writing as a noun (uncountable):
The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.
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Writing as a noun (countable):
A work of an author.
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Writing as a noun (countable):
The style of writing of a person.
Examples:
"I can't read your writing."
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Writing as a noun:
Intended for or used in writing.
Examples:
"a writing table"
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Writing as a verb: