Creative destruction

Like C. S. Lewis said “We do not write to be understood. We write to understand” (Uttich 27). This essay indicated that it’s okay to be different, the way to express yourself when it comes to writing, and what to do when you cannot focus. Writers normally believe if they were to write their thoughts or ideas down, others would somehow come to understand them, but at the end of the day it was originally written for the writer to really comprehend how and what they are truly feeling at that certain

I really enjoyed Kathryn Stocketts debut book, “The Help.” While taking place at the time of racial segregation and the Civil Rights movement, the book does not offer much for readers to relate to however, with the authors use of sensory details, one is still able to catch a sense for each and every emotion experienced. The book begins as Skeeter Phelan, a 22-year old graduate from Ole Miss comes home to her family’s cotton plantation and lands a job at the Jackson Journal writing “Miss Myrna,” a

My greatest skill is drawing. I’ve developed this skill by drawing when I have time and look some drawings from the internet to get inspired. I’ve demonstrated this skill by showing it to my family or posting it on the internet. I’ve always liked drawing since I was a kid because I always imagine things and I want to remember it. I used to draw Spongebob’s snail, Gary, a lot because I’ve seen a tutorial on how to draw Gary. And it inspired me, so I did it, and the outcome didn’t turn what I expect

Realism is the period in American literature from 1860 to 1890. This movement in writing focused on writing about how things really appeared and how they really were instead of writing in a dark manner. The stories, Life On The Mississippi and The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County written by Mark Twain best represent the realism movement in American literature at this time. Throughout Life On The Mississippi and The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County the authors show many instances

“Turning oneself into a character” by Phillip Lopate. I agree with the author to be one with yourself, you must reflect on life. Also, reveal personal traits that you have and give a deepness on what type of person you are. Plus, with the self-curiosity about yourself will caused a huge impact on the personal essay. I think another way of making yourself a character is to tell about the dislikes in your life and how handle them in real life. But telling the proudest moment of your life can really

Are you a lucky writer who's full of ideas? Or do have one idea that's been nagging you for weeks at the edge of your thoughts? Either way, you're itching to begin writing. Good for you. But before you rush headlong into your story, stop and ask yourself one question: Is this just an idea, or is it a book? The seeds of any work of fiction or nonfiction are ideas. But the idea might not be enough unless it's fully developed and you can envision its beginning, middle, and end. Many writers outline

This book has most definitely left a lasting impression on me and I am glad I had the opportunity to read it. I enjoyed it because although I’m not one who usually enjoys reading books, this was told in a different way and was very interesting to me. To me this book was pretty boring at the beginning. I figured it would just be for the extra credit and that it didn’t really matter if I read closely and reread pages. However, after reading maybe 30 pages I was really drawn in and was fascinated

Keep on Grinding Work is the key to success, if I do not put in the work, then I am not successful. I like to think of myself as a powerhouse. I can produce a multiple of works, writing being one of them. Although I am capable of such talents, my writing is not always perfect. My writing has flaws and weaknesses, my strengths are becoming more resonant, nevertheless I plan to improve my writing. I can easily construct an essay, like the one I am writing now. So, I am indeed capable of writing

During my years in high school, I always took the necessary courses needed for that certain grade level. Looking back, I realized I was never challenged in these classes which is now affecting me in the long run. Finally, being challenged in a college level English class has improved my overall writing in ways that have contributed to me as a critical thinker. Through the essays we wrote, the grammar and usage lessons, and our classroom methodologies have enhanced my ability to write many different

As the semester comes to a close, I find myself contemplating my academic future. Before taking on the challenge of critical reading, writing, and researching, I would like to share some thoughts on my progress in English101. During one of her lectures, Professor Sophia Vilceus once said, “midway through, you will feel less motivated but do not let that discourage you” (Vilceus). Those words became evident whenever an essay, such as, cause and effect or compare and contrast became daunting to