Intro to Writing

Tag: Metaphors

  • An image of a grass maze with white borders from above

    A Different Way to View Writing

    Carli Lopez

    Shelley Reid discusses how restrictive writing rules can be and how to break free from them in order to become a better writer.

  • Writing Examples in Metaphors

    Alyssa Rivers

    In this essay, E. Shelly Reid gives 10 examples and backs them up with metaphors about unconventional ways of techniques, writing, etc.

  • A mess of letters in a pile.

    Think of It Like This

    Sarah Rosales

    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.

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

    Metaphorically Speaking.

    fieldsna

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

  • Rules in Writing

    M.Martika

    While writing can be a pleasure to do for some people, the whole process of writing and the rules of writing can make it hard for just about any writer.

  • A man in a blue button up shirt sits back, surrounded by post it notes, many of which cover his face and chest.

    Writing is Hard (And That’s Ok)

    Amanda Reu

    When tasked with writing anything, we can often feel overwhelmed by all the rules of writing we have internalized. E. Shelley Reid says we only need three.

  • A Peek Into Metaphors

    Michela Muscaritolo

    Shelley Reid uses metaphors to explain writing and it’s really interesting. I go through some of my favorite ways and explain how important they are.