by Stephanie Johnson | Nov 2, 2016 | tips
Students often come in to the writing center asking for help with the “flow” of their paper. When questioned further about what exactly they mean by flow, they often can’t articulate what it is they feel they need help with. Sometimes they mean...
by Stephanie Johnson | Oct 31, 2016 | EVENTS
NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, occurs every November and is the perfect time to get over your writing anxiety and just write an entire novel in a month. Aspiring novelists can often feel overwhelmed by the “bigness” of beginning a novel. ...
by Stephanie Johnson | Oct 24, 2016 | EVENTS
Take a moment to envision life without writing. No text messages, emails, checks, or grocery lists. No birthday cards, legal documents or books to read. The National Day on Writing is celebrated every year on October 20th to reflect on the importance of writing in...
by Stephanie Johnson | Sep 16, 2016 | EVENTS
September 25th – October 1st, the National Library Association celebrates the freedom to read with Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom that we enjoy in this country to be able to read books regardless of other’s personal beliefs. The American...
by Stephanie Johnson | Sep 14, 2016 | tips
I’ve been reading some personal narratives recently, and I’ve noticed one thing in particular: there is no better way to capture my attention than to explode the moment you’re trying to describe. Cadets often come to the writing center with the bare...