Posted on March 26th, 2019 in Thematics, Writing Strategies by University Writing Center

Written by: Katie A. Color is a paramount factor in any kind of descriptive writing; it is symbolic of many literary elements including symbolism, mood, personality, and environment. When incorporating color into your writing, it is important to visualize the scene or concept at hand and consider the exact hue you plan to communicate to …

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Posted on March 19th, 2019 in Opportunity, Writing Strategies by Rachel Cox

Written by: Rachel Cox Hello, writers! Following up Stephanie M.’s wonderful post  On Writing, the Writer’s Block, and Becoming a Writer  (which you should definitely read), I thought it might be useful to expand on the usefulness of establishing a routine. As someone who has dabbled with writing since I could put pencil to paper, …

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Posted on March 8th, 2019 in Language, Opportunity, Writing Strategies by University Writing Center

Written by: Jasmine S. Self Expression is something that we all engage in every once and awhile. Whether it be by cooking, dancing, or meme’s, writing is an easy and personalized way to do this. Personalized writings such as poetry or journaling allows writers and readers to jump into an alternative reality filled with emotion, …

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Posted on March 5th, 2019 in Writing Strategies by University Writing Center

Written by: Abigail H. Most of us have been there at some point – staring at the cursor as it blinks on a blank page, waiting for the perfect words to hit, feeling the dread and anxiety run down your back as the deadline looms ever-nearer. For many, writing isn’t an easy, sit-down-and-let’s-get-started task. It’s …

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