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Writing to Speaking: How Reading Work Aloud Can Be Validating

It can be daunting to put yourself out there in a normal situation. It can be even more daunting as a writer sharing your work, but trust me, it’s so worth it in the end.…

May 3, 2024

A writer in a black sweater with square, rimmed glasses peers over his latest manuscript, glowing with a nefarious green light. In the faded background, a puppet sits and stares at him with an enthusiastic look on its face, twisted in the disturbing tone which belies only the most horrible fantasies.

The Life and Process of R.L. Stine

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

What best-selling children's horror author R.L. Stine can teach up-and-coming writers through his professional process.…

April 22, 2024

Read Between the Lines: The Problem With the Goodreads Challenge

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

Does Goodreads make reading more work than fun? How to approach the reading challenge without sacrificing the joy of literature. …

January 14, 2024

3 Reasons Why Aspiring Writers Shouldn’t Self-Publish

Angela Herbst, Lakeland University

Publishing through proper channels might save you a lot of grief now and many troubles in the future.…

December 27, 2017

3 Television Shows Every Aspiring Writer Should Watch

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

These television shows not only provide entertainment but also some inspiration and lessons every aspiring writer can learn from.…

December 5, 2017

Consider These 3 Books to Beef Up Your Writing Game

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

Whether it's long or short-form writing, these seasoned authors have the tips and tricks you need to know to improve your writing.…

November 30, 2017

6 Novel Tips to Step Up Your Writing Game for NaNoWriMo

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

NaNoWriMo has arrived and that means writers everywhere are gearing up for the month-long writing marathon.…

November 14, 2017

Tackling NaNoWriMo as a College Student

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

Five ways to commit to the writing challenge amid classes and approaching finals.…

November 9, 2017

National Novel Writing Month: A Survival Guide

Angela Herbst, Lakeland University

NaNoWriMo is a month of deadlines and challenges.…

November 8, 2017

Journaling with a Helping Hand

Stephanie Yamoah, Towson University

You may be new to the journaling scene, but you are not alone in this adventure.…

October 27, 2017

Pros and Cons of Taking an Advanced Academic Writing Course in College

Angela Herbst, Lakeland University

Be prepared for possibly the hardest writing course of your college career.…

October 19, 2017

The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Professional Academic Writing Service

Daniel Reed

When you delegate the writing of a large paper to a professional, you can focus more on the work's intellectual content.…

September 27, 2017

LA’s Youth Poet Laureate Discusses Her First Collection, ‘Branches’

Gaige Davila, UTSA

Poet and UCLA student Rhiannon McGavin talks about her favorite poets, working up to fiction and writing alongside her friends in The Love-Inns.…

July 28, 2017

5 Life Lessons You’ll Learn from Writing

Danielle Keating, Concordia University

The more you write, the more familiar these will sound.…

June 26, 2017

5 Tips for Improving Your Persuasive Writing

Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

If you're reading this piece, then number five has already worked.…

May 31, 2017

6 Reasons Why You Should Write for ‘Study Breaks’

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

This is not a paid promotion, I swear.…

May 27, 2017

5 Writing Tips I Learned During My ‘Study Breaks’ Internship

Mary Kiser, Trident Technical College

After four months of writing a weekly article and participating in the weekly workshops, here are the most helpful writing tips I learned.…

May 22, 2017

Spellcheck Only Goes So Far: How to Edit Academic Papers

The 7 Steps of Writing a Perfect Academic Paper

Phillip Bugajski, Loyola University Chicago

Take it from someone who's done a lot of writing in the last few months—you're going to want to read this.…

April 27, 2017

The Importance of Student Journalism

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

It's easy to feel irrelevant as a writer, especially as a student journalist, but there's something bigger at stake than ego.…

April 15, 2017

Why Can’t College Students Write Well?

Published Novelist Nessa Cannon Talks Being a Writer First, Student Second

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

By graduating high school early, the University of Colorado, Denver, student was able to self-publish her novel 'And Then There's You.'…

March 27, 2017

Student Nancy J. Huang Explores Her Ancestry and Sexuality Through Poetry

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

The University of Texas poet uses vivid, mythological imagery, stitching together modern questions and ancient themes.…

March 3, 2017

Make Writing Great Again: Learning How to Give and Receive Feedback in Workshops

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

Don’t be the guy who can’t handle some constructive criticism; use the guidance of your peers to make your pieces stronger together.…

November 9, 2016

6 Essential Tidbits of Advice from Your Friendly Neighborhood Writing Center Tutor

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

So, you’ve been avoiding writing that midterm paper until the day before it's due, and now you realize you need help. What now?…

November 9, 2016

Florida Atlantic’s Alexis Paige on What to Do When You Quit Your College Newspaper

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

In addition to creating a boundary-pushing magazine, Paige is redefining what student writing can be.…

October 11, 2016

5 Resources for Aspiring Writers

Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University

Here’s a list of the best websites for all your writing struggles.…

September 16, 2016

How to Get That Cute English Major to Notice You

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

A step-by-step guide to making the most of your introductory English class.…

April 14, 2016

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