Dreaming of a writing utensil such as a pen, pencil, or marker indicates a desire to communicate through writing. Examine the type of utensil you were writing with as this can give you greater insights. For example, if you are writing with a crayon, this could indicate that writing is new to you and still “young.” Alternatively, writing with a crayon may indicate that you have a gift for writing for children. Use the context of the dream, along with your own waking-life inclinations to best determine the meaning specific to you.