Category: Wk 7: Process Metaphors

  • Don’t let the “Rules” block you!

    Aren’t rules supposed to help us navigate our writing such as making sure we are on the right track. It’s bizarre to see how it does the complete opposite.

  • A mess of letters in a pile.

    Think of It Like This

    I want to expand on this rule because, sometimes, it’s okay to tell and not show, but knowing when is a skill you have to build yourself.

  • Flowers coming out of empty envelope

    Just Write

    Reids take on writing from a college student perspective. Key points on how writing is truly difficult when there are limitations.

  • Right arrow sign on wall

    The Arduous Process of Writing

    No matter what, writing is tough. E. Shelley Reid breaks down it brilliantly, but is enough to make it less of an arduous process?

  • A glass of water against a white background. The glass is metaphorically speaking for optimism.

    Metaphorically Speaking.

    A thoughtful and contemplative look into the use of metaphors, the usefulness of them, why they work, and why to use them.

  • A woman sitting in front of a laptop with her head in her hands.

    The Writing Process

    Ways to think about writing according to E. Shelley Reid. She gives three broader principles that can make the writing process easier.

  • Your identity is crucial in any discourse community. Literally, who are you?

    Identity Authority reflection. 3\1\23.

    Do you know what Identity Authority is? Well if not take a look at my blog post. Here you will see my thoughts about this topic.

  • Ten Metaphors

    E. Shelley Reid’s Ten Ways To Think About Writing: Metaphoric Musings for College Writing Students is an insightful guide.

  • No more rules on writing

    Reid takes writing techniques and restrictions on writing and redefines them. Still, there are alternatives to these rules.

  • Writing is not hard as you think

    Writing is not hard as you think. we think of rules and regulations about writing and it makes it harder for us write instead writing freely