Writing is one of the most significant technological inventions of humanity and a milestone in the history of civilization. The transition from oral culture to writing led to changes in social structure and started the era of textuality. The aim of this study is to analyze Turkish proverbs and idioms relating to writing, which is a human production, a communication acquisition, and an ability. The conceptual framework of the study includes the birth and development of writing, the status and importance of writing, the act of writing in Turkish, and the functions of writing and written communication. The proverbs and idioms about writing in the Proverbs and Idioms Dictionary prepared by the Turkish Language Institution -TDK- were determined and content analysis was carried out within the scope of the research designed with qualitative method. Details about the findings obtained in the research were reflected in the conclusion of the study and deductions about Turkish society’s attitude towards reading were made. The study was concluded with suggestions for further studies.