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The word 'writing' is a gerund, the present participle of a verb (the -ing form) 'to write' that functions as a nounin a sentence.

The present participle of a verb also functions as an adjective.

Examples:

Your writing could be improved. (noun, subject of the sentence)

The teacher was writing questions on the board. (verb)

This was my grandfather's writing desk. (adjective)

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