Crossword puzzle clue "had checks to write"

"To write is to write is to write . . ." writer

Had checks to write

Checks, as checks

Write seperate checks?

Where some write checks

He sang (but did not write) "I Write the Songs"

It may be used to write down a write-off

Something your poetry teacher might assign you to write about a particularly inspirational poetry teacher you've had *hint* *hint