Author: ginexa
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How to be a Writer
I analyze the rules Stephen King has advised all writers follow and the importance of some of them in the broader picture.
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To Write or Not to Write
My truthful response to the differing opinions and writing suggestions of both Kyle Wiens and Carmen Bugan in their articles.
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Mastering Document Design
Michael J. Klein, Kristi L. Shackelford, and Melanie Gagich explain the importance of document design and how this impacts your writing.
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Reconsidering Productivity in the Digital Age
Through ideas by Travis Bradberry and John Warner, I rethink my habits of multitasking and give my insight on the electronics in the classroom debate.
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Failure and Collaborative Writing
Nancy Allen and Alexus Yeakel help give insight into the less glorious, but necessary, aspects of the writing process that help writers.
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The Writing Process
Berkenkotter and Murray’s study shed light on the writing process, prompting self-reflection on my own personal methods.
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How to Start Writing
In this post, I challenge Anne Lamott’s concept of a shitty first draft and the idea that this is the best method for all writers.
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Simplifying the Rules of Writing
E. Shelley Reid’s article better explains how and why just a few simple writing rules can enhance someone’s writing and make it more manageable.
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The Impacts of Authority on Writing
Ann M. Penrose and Cheryl Geisler’s article reveals how authority influences writing and how this can be taken advantage of.
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Decoding Discourse Communities
John Swales’ definition of a discourse community helps to clarify what exactly this can be, and what qualifies something to be one.