Author: Aidan Casey
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Employment
Taking a look at some of Stephen King’s rules for aspiring writers and providing my own thoughts and expanding on what each rule means to me.
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Bad Grammar
A look at how one’s grammar affects their ability to get a job, along with a personal example of how difficult it can be to learn how to write in English.
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Document Design
A look at different tools that writers can use in designing their writing for online spaces through two separate articles.
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Revision Studies
Exploring studies conducted to investigate the writing process and providing personal opinions on the importance of planning.
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Process Metaphors
Analyzing Reid’s article on the writing process and highlighting some of her best metaphors that all writers can utilize to improve.
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Sh*tty Drafts
Addressing my thoughts on Lamott’s Shitty First Drafts and offering alternative approaches to beginning writing that may help save time.
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Developing and Maintaining Authority
Examining authority as described by Elizabeth Wardle and exploring a personal journey in developing authority through change.
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Reading and Writing: Authority
Exploring authority within reading and writing through a study conducted between two participants with different writing approaches.
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Swales: Discourse Communities
Understanding what is needed in order to deem a group a discourse community is essential. Swales helps break down discourse communities.
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Finding My Voice
Finding your own style in writing is essential. You are probably doing it already as you write, but focusing on maximizing your voice helps.