Image of the Sphinx in Egypt from Wikimedia Commons A Riddle for Writers: I am… the path that leads your reader from point A to point Z and all stops in betweenthe light that illuminates your argumentthe thread that binds your ideas to a cosmic conversation of ideasthe lens that brings your thought processes intoContinue reading “A Riddle for Writers”
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The God Who Looked Both Ways
Image of the Roman god Janus from Wikimedia Commons The month of January was named in honor of the Roman god Janus, the god who looked both ways. While Janus may have been a careful pedestrian, it’s unlikely that he gained his tag line – the god who looked both ways – because of theContinue reading “The God Who Looked Both Ways”
Setting Realistic Expectations about Your First Draft
In my work as a writing instructor and tutor, I’ve often been asked simply to sit with a student as he or she drafts a writing assignment. My role in such situations is to provide moral support while simultaneously serving as a sounding board, a dictionary, a thesaurus, a grammar rule book, and a cheerleader.Continue reading “Setting Realistic Expectations about Your First Draft”
Engaging Texts: Has Your Text Been Engaged? 