Author: Emely Taveras
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The Résumé Riddle
Navigating the expectations of résumés and cover letters as both a college senior and seasoned professional often feels like being thrust into a story…
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Let Them Use They Own Language
The idea of “proper” English has always felt like an uncomfortable weight on my shoulders. And not just in school, but in every part of my life…
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Reimagining an Old Paper
When I heard we’d be remixing an old paper for ENG 2020, I couldn’t help but feel both excited and uncertain. It’s a unique opportunity to take…
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Unraveling Multitasking and the Power of Focus
It’s strange how easily myths take root in our lives, shaping the way we think and work. Multitasking, for example, has long been upheld as a badge of…
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Researching My Own Writing Process: Blocks, Failures, and Diversified Outlines
When I began the task of studying my own writing habits, I was honestly skeptical. I mean, who really wants to put their process under a microscope…
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Reflections on The Layers of Writing Research
Reading Carol Berkenkotter’s Decisions and Revisions: The Planning Strategies of a Publishing Writer has made me really appreciate just how messy and…
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Writing a Shitty First Draft to Break Free
I used to think the phrase “shitty first draft” was a little crass. Maybe even unnecessary. Why not just write a decent first draft, something…
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Writing Like You’re Picking a Halloween Costume
Halloween is coming. The big question: What am I going to be? Whether it’s a classic vampire, something trendy like Barbie or Ken…
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Writing as Resistance
The literary world is changing. For years, a small group held all the power—deciding whose stories mattered, whose voices were heard.
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Owning My Authority as a Writer
Janet and Roger stand as opposing poles on the spectrum of writerly confidence in Penrose and Geisler’s “Reading and Writing without Authority…