Our Class Blog
Come along as we explore the academic and professional sides of writing. New posts arrive each week throughout the semester.
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First Drafts: Why the Writing Process Doesn’t Have to be Shitty
The writing process needs to be more frequently understood, with many believing that good work must be perfect.
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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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Lamott VS Dila
deep dive into Anne Lamont and George Dilas writing about drafts as well as Nancy Sommers article on revision.
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Half n’ Half
They say that there are two types of writers. Builders and Gardeners. Is writing as black and white as that adage makes it out to be?
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- Wk 5: Authority (73)
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- Wk 10: Collaboration and Failure (73)
- Wk 7: Process Metaphors (81)
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- Topic 4: Technology (168)
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