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Writing about Writing

Bursting the DePaul Literary Bubble

Last Tuesday, I walked in my Advanced Fiction Writing workshop eager and nervous—the typical first-day-of-class jitters we all know too well. I find my seat, and prepare…

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Multilingualism

Learning a Language: How can tutors create a higher level of understanding for ELA writers?

You know how sometimes when you enter a new group setting, you’re asked to participate in an icebreaker activity that requires you to tell everyone an interesting…

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Outreach and Events

The Many Faces of May Day

*Radio static* “Mayday, Mayday!” Ever wonder what this wacky phrase means? Interestingly, this word is an international distress signal used by aircraft and ships to indicate that…