Creative nonfiction

The author of the article Paul Roberts presented many pieces of advice that are very important to writing. It can also be utilized to enhance the writing of others including myself. One of the best pieces of advice from the article is, “To be seeking always for the picture, to be always turning general remarks into seeable examples”. What this statement means, is to explore and hunt for the picture you are trying to display, along with altering general remarks into examples people can visualize…

I hope I’m not the only IDS student staring at a blank page wondering where to begin. Though I have learned much during this course, figuring out what words to type first was not one of them. I have never been the person who could easily translate ideas into beautifully crafted sentences. Thoughts tend to meander in my head while I struggle to find the words that express them eloquently, if not correctly. Eight weeks later, I am still tormented by my own form of writer’s block. Regardless, while…

Woo! This writing class was a little bit easier than I had expected. I thought it was going to be stressful and have us doing essays back to back. Glad we didn’t have to do that, am I right, think about it less stress for the professor. My high school English teachers enforced all the writing skills on us, our school was sort of a college prep type. Everything they told us about college they made it seem extremely hard, especially when it came to writing. So, entering college writing not knowing…

Blog 4: how my writing process is working Writing skill is like any other skills; we need to practice it and follow the appropriate strategies to improve it. My writing skill has provided and developed compared to my writing in the freshman year at the UD. At the freshman year, my first step to write a paper was brainstorming before I read, and write without an outline. I changed my process to develop my writing strategies to provide an excellent paper. My process to write a paper goes through…

Imagine a time when you could not pass you ELWR even after three tries because you had no focus and gave up every time you failed. This is likely the result of not applying non-cognitive and character skills. Non-cognitive skills are skills such as flow and deliberate practice. Furthermore, a major character skills if applied to improve on a goal is growth mindset. If these skills are applied towards writing, it can progress us towards becoming better writer. Although non-cognitive and character…

I am not perfect and my writing is no different. In my 1102 course I learned that I am not the best judge of my writing. When reading my essays in my head I know what I mean to say therefore, I skim over typos and grammatical errors. In addition to grammatical errors, I struggle with developing a thesis. First Draft: American entrepreneur, Jim Rohn, says that people are “average of the five people [they] spend the most time with.” Throughout Baldwin’s novel Giovanni’s Room, he conveys the…

Reflective Essay In my English 111 class I had Mrs. Sykes and I experience a lot of changes while being in her class. For example; how I developed myself as a student, my expectations of college changed and my type of writing also has changed. Thanks to Mrs. Sykes now I know a lot of academic information that I can apply to my next classes in the future. I as well learned what type of writing I will perform in those classes. I also learn how I will use writing communication in my future carrier…

I expected to see tasks that involve perfecting my craft and staying knowledgeable on current events. Creative people have to constantly work for their craft even after they obtain a job, and having knowledge of current events can make the content more relatable. The tasks were not included. None of the tasks surprised me. All of the tasks were related to the writing profession. Every task relates to procedure, craft, and research, which are critical for writers. The most interesting tasks…

Writing? What is writing? Writing is more than just the stroke of your pencil. It is a way of communication, expression, and creating a whole new world entirely at your fingertips. In this essay I will introduce why I need to improve my writing skills, why others think I should not, and how writing will benefit me in my life, career, hobbies, and how I want to impact other individuals lives with my writing. Learning new writing skills is so important. Why you may ask? Well, because there is…

determined learner because I am willing to learn anything and to try my best on any task.I know in order to succeed in English three this year I have to give 100% on every test,homework and assignment. I love all types of literature such as fiction, nonfiction, speeches and reports. My favorite fiction book is the Secret Life of Bees and my favorite non fiction book is Marley and Me.Poetry is my least favorite literature because it’s tough comprehending what the author is try to say or finding…