As you go further into the advanced coursework of your specific major, not only do you get the chance to study interesting things in greater detail, you also get the opportunity to begin participating in the scholarly conversations going on in your field. Academic journals and conferences are a gathering place for discussions about issues
Monthly Archives:: November 2011
NaNoWriMo: First Drafts, Deadlines, Writer’s Block, and Parties
I am in the midst of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a challenge to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Since I majored in English, some people expect all types of writing to come easily for me, but writing fiction is basically completely terrifying. So this year, I decided to take on the
Even Pros Don’t get it Right the First (or Second) Time
Like any good aspiring scribe I like to read the blogs of people in the publishing world, and I recently came across two posts from BookEnds Literary Agency that made me remember something: Writers at all levels are pretty much dealing with the same problems. These posts are aimed at people who someday hope to
Who Says You Need a Paper to Go to the Writing Center?
My favorite kind of tutoring appointment is when a student comes in with no paper at all. This might seem weird to some people not familiar with us, and for good reason. If you’re going to the writing center, shouldn’t you have…a piece of writing? Nope. In fact, this can sometimes be the best time