At a past University Center for Writing-based Learning (UCWbL) Winter Retreat, an interesting dilemma was posed to fellow tutors: how can we spread representation among the UCWbL…
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Holden Caufield—a good character. Humbert Humbert—another good character. Problematic, but regardless—a good character. Yet, this is essentially evaluative language; we can often come to the conclusion that…
It’s amazing to me how seeing so many writers come in with their resumes has influenced me to reevaluate the transferable and unique skills I might be…
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There are some scary moments when it comes to tutoring, like fearing that your comments were not helpful, or being interpreted as too harsh or judgmental in…
There’s nothing worse than feeling completely and utterly stuck. Giraffe-stuck-in-quicksand-and-going-through-the-five-stages-of-grief stuck. While you’d love to write a story, you just can’t seem to find the drive or…
Have you ever written a story with someone? Now I’m not talking about brainstorming with the author of the story and reviewing their work on a daily…
If there’s one thing I find difficult, it’s focusing on one project for a prolonged amount of time. Not to say that it’s impossible, or that having the…
I am a dog. You are a dog. He is a dog. Confused of your identity yet? Let’s talk about changing perspectives. Point of view is something that is…
Fan Fiction (n.); fiction written by a fan of, and featuring characters from, a particular TV series, movie, etc. (Google). Sounds like a bizarre type of piece to…
If you have any friends who are creative writers or have ever been in a creative writing class, chances are you’ve been asked to critique or comment…