Shot for writing? (5)
I believe the answer is:
essay
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'shot' is the first definition.
(I know that essay is a type of shot)
'writing?' is the second definition.
(essay is a kind of writing)
'for' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for essay that I've seen before include "Composition; attempt" , "Attempt, try" , "Make an effort or attempt" , "Thesis" , "Written composition" .)