Writing is a process (and a practice rather than a product) because it is never truly finished as there are always revisions that can be made. Consider the word ‘revision’ for a moment. It doesn’t mean to edit. It means to re-vision. Significant changes can, and often do, take place in revision. Let’s look atContinue reading “The Writing Process”
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Engaging in Reading
Reading is an active, engaged exercise. It involves considering the material and connecting it to your life in some way. Asking yourself the following questions while you read will help you connect more deeply to literature. What you learn from these explorations will make you a more effective communicator as you’ll be able to shareContinue reading “Engaging in Reading”
Writers on Writing: Jonathan Maberry
JONATHAN MABERRY is a New York Times best-selling and multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning horror and thriller author, editor, comic book writer, magazine feature writer, playwright, content creator and writing teacher/lecturer. He was named one of the Today’s Top Ten Horror Writers. His books have been sold to more than two-dozen countries. ANGELA: Where do yourContinue reading “Writers on Writing: Jonathan Maberry”
Dystopian Fiction
Dystopian fiction is very popular with teens this days. It’s less popular for some adults who think it’s too grim. However, many writers, teachers and even doctors agree that young people can benefit from reading dystopian fiction. Some parents are reading and recommending such novels to their teens. Despite the recent debate, these types ofContinue reading “Dystopian Fiction”