Creative nonfiction

Living Writers has introduced me to literary professionals that changed my way of thinking. I don’t consider myself a strong writer by any means. However, meeting Danielle Evans, Laila Lalami and Andre Dubus III made me realize being a great writer is just about being human. It’s possible with pure honesty, curiosity and bravery. Meeting Laila and Andre in person humanized them in a way I never expected. It gave context to their stories. Understanding their background, personality and…

Professionals and facilitators usually see writing as one of the most vital skills to have as employee. Sixty-four out of one hundred and twenty decent sized organizations were surveyed, and these companies spent $3.1 billion or more attempting to improve their employees’ writing abilities. (Quible & Griffin, 2007). Possessing decent writing skills is important because you must use it in several different areas of any career. People in college, or even just graduating from college, do not…

Writing would never be called my passion; however, if the topic of interest is thought-provoking, writing can be pleasurable. I have always been exceedingly critical of my writing, and I have a bad habit of producing your standard “five paragraph with five sentences” essay. High school was the true test of my writing skills, mainly because I had to take the ACT and SAT with writing if I wanted to get into the only Georgia school that I thought was up to par with my standards: The University of…

As I am currently enrolled in CP English 10, I intend to waiver into Honors English 11. I have not met the requirements to enter through recommendation and I believe that I am prepared to handle and excel in the class. The course of Honors English 11 is vital for me because I intend to major in something related to film and entertainment. This this class will provide me with greater knowledge of the topic that will make my potential job easier. This course will give me more exposure to many…

appears to improve overall student performance. Inventory: Upon completing the inventory quiz, it was determined, my learning style independent, creative, spatial, rational, and concrete. The inventory quiz exhibits validity, reliability, and fairness. I prefer to learn independently through hands on experience. Although the test determined I was creative, I observe the facts when learning new material. I Improvement of my writing skill, would assist in creating professional…

What are some writing strategies I have incorporated into my writing style? Until this year I have never used a specific way of writing, I have always just written down what comes to my mind and then edited it to make it sound better. While being in dual English I have learned some new skills that will have a significant change in my writing, and I have decided to start incorporating these writing strategies to help my writing skills grow, they are, brainstorming, outlining what I am going to be…

To me, the writing process is very complex and intimidating. English is my second language I have never attended school in the United States so most of the writing process to me is a challenge. Frequently, the most difficult part of writing is starting to write. Therefore, I never procrastinate with my assignments. It takes me twice as long to write an essay than other people. Having some level of stress associated with writing is often an indication that a person cares about doing well at it.…

After writing an essay on my relationship with writing, I realized that the relationship was that bad at all. I realized that I don’t lack as many skills as I thought I did. I have taken this class before and I really wasn’t confident the go around all of a sudden I have a new found understanding of reading and I feel that was what I really needed in order to become a better writer. No I am not a reader; I would rather do anything but read. Although, I have found myself tangled up in love…

This year I learned more about writing than any others years I had English. I loved the hand on practices, tips, and lessons that we always had to prepare us for the writing assignments. I am so used to learn all rules and figure out when to break them, and when to keep them. It was really confusing how l learn to write. Therefore I was never a good writer or cared to be one. This I actually wrote something that I thought was good. I liked how we talked about the assignments before hand. It…

No I do not write perfect papers. I may try, but in all honesty I do not. In order to make one’s writing better you must be willing to revise and edit your paper, not once, not twice, but many many different time. This is why it is also very important for someone to be able to look back over their own papers and have the ability to not only fix the little mistakes but see when and where it connects. Connects I am directly talking about with not only the audience, but the time period, and the…