In undergrad, I attended an open mic night at the library where people could share a reading from their favorite writer. After hearing a few of the…
Category: Writing about Writing
Lessons, tips, and reflections on being writers; especially discussing the process of composing words, different genres and their related techniques, and meaningful glimpses into their growth as authors, tutors, and readers.
I’m sure many of us have dreamed of working from home at some point during our time at the UCWbL. “Why can’t I do this from home…
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[Remote Reflections] Ava O.
My childhood bedroom has become my main office this past month! Although it isn’t great for my back, I usually do most of my UCWbL work and…
Mental Health and COVID-19 Currently, for our safety, millions of Americans are being ordered to stay at home in order to avoid catching and spreading COVID-19. With…
Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott is a book on how to write and how to live life. From how to beat feeling overwhelmed when there’s a…
I have never been good at active vs passive voice. In high school, my teacher decided that to teach us a lesson about being judicious in our…
While crafting an argument, one might consult ancient rhetorical appeals such as ethos, logos, and pathos. These appeals, once mastered, can be utilized for all genres of…
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The Art of Screenplay
Screenplays are tricky. Not only are they expected to evoke strong emotion and entertainment in a reader, but they require a multitude of specific formatting conventions. Because…
One day, me and this businessman got into a conversation about ADHD. I was working as a cashier at the time — it was a slow day…
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Journalistic Style Writing
by Vee Hall Journalists adhere to an incredibly structured form of writing. The purpose of journalistic writing is to convey information to a reader, in the most…