Posts under ‘Questions about writing’

Most of the techniques we learned are very helpful, but this one just doesn’t intrigue me, both as a reader and writer. I want to figure out if this is simply a matter of personal preference, or if Im not thinking about it correctly.
This opposition came to me last class when we were discussing Rose’s essay on the passing of her grandmother. Almost [...]

I’m trying to write my personal statement for law school and i’m having so much trouble- I feel as if I’m selling myself..I realized that in many writing we are required to “sell” ourselves. For example in resumes under objectives..does anyone actually write just to make money? Anyone have any tips on being able to [...]

While I was in the CDC I came across this article in the Wall Street Journal: Do Discount Designer Duds Make the Grade?
There is a picture of a dress from Barney’s on the left and a raincoat from Target on the right. The caption for the picture:
“A dress by Thakoon Panichgul bought from Barney’s New [...]

Does anyone knows where can i find the restaurants reviews we have to read. I can not find them
Thank you,
America

I’ve read a wonderful collection of essays written by the former students and professors of the Iowa Writing Workshop. These works cover a wide range of topics related to writing, from reasons that make people start and carry on with it to the best-kept secrets of the trade. I wanted to tell you about one [...]

Hi Guys:
I am such a dinosour, i can not find the humorous writting contest, I am not good at navigating this site. It has to be done for tomorrow right? I have written something that really happened so i will post it here.
By the way can someone tell me what does a tag do? Also [...]

Often times in my writing there tends to be alot of final points, closers, or big ideas.  I usually do alot of writing for youth development, adolescent lessons, women, counseling and religious messages for church occassions.  When I do these messages or speeches, though, they come out well thought out, Im trying to find my personal [...]

After reading Zinsser’s chapter on writing memoir I thought it was a great idea to do it just for yourself and your family. He tells how his father wrote  a memoir and gave it even to his little grandchildren. I think it’s an interesting way on giving your children and grandchildren an idea about what [...]

I remember professor Smith  talked about it but i am not sure i remember what to do. Is it long sentences?.
I am trying to convey the sence that a week end feels like an eternity and i am not sure how to approach it
without being blunt about it.

I love writing stories on my spare time, but the issue I have right now, is the lack of original ideas. For a few years now, I’ve been dabbling in fan-fiction writing (stories using published works as a basis). I find it difficult to think of a completely original idea without being tempted to fall [...]