Category: Writing Strategies

Written by: Alexa Q. I’m going to admit something that seems counterintuitive for a Writing Center consultant: I don’t really like writing. Shocking, right? But it’s true. To me, writing is a chore. It’s similar to cooking: I like food, and cooking is a way for me to have food, but the process itself isn’t …

Written by: Ijada J. As someone who gets easily distracted, having a variety of places to write is very beneficial for me. Over time, I started to notice patterns in the places I write and when I write in those places. My favorite places to write are the park, the public library, the campus library, …

Written by: Armon E. As many writers know, writing can carry a lot of personal attachments—ranging from impactful or traumatic experiences to personal beliefs or strong emotions. It has the potential to embody our thoughts, emotions, and vulnerabilities all in one package. Sometimes this makes writing hard to share, especially when it might involve sharing what …

Written by: Anna K. Of all types of writing, reflective writing is by far my favorite. So frequently I can be overwhelmed by projects and a busy schedule that I don’t slow down and really consider how a certain experience impacted me or what I really learned from it. Reflection essays are a time for …

Written by: Emily S. Writing is something we all do on a daily basis, but sometimes between reports for work or essays for school, it can become easy to forget that we can also write for ourselves. Journals are great because they’re an extremely personal tool that can make writing for pleasure more enjoyable at …

Written by: Manasi P. Being a college student is an experience wherein we struggle to balance so many things at once and develop so many aspects of our personality. Everyday is an adventure, and you never know what you will learn or who you will meet!  It can be during this time that the university primes us …

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 …

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, …

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, …

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 …