Katharine's Writer's Block

Whether you are writing research into an essay or--like me-- casually blogging about pop culture, some deliberation may be encountered...

Poetry is a blend of art and written or spoken word. It’s often evocative; centered on strong images, memories, or feelings. In the...

Where gathering research is one-half the battle in essay prep, properly using the research in an essay is the other half. Research done right and well gives reputable depth to your claims, but credit must be given where credit is due when incorporating it in an essay. It’s a matter of academic honesty and formality. Not doing so leads to significant consequences. Presenting work or ideas from another source as your own without proper consent or acknowledgement is plagiarism

A cooking hobbyist may read cookbooks to learn new recipes or techniques. In the same way, a writer is suggested to read to improve their craft. The reasoning behind it includes: Reading makes a habit out of creative consciousness. If you’ve ever done a close-reading exercise/study , engaging that consciousness is what it intends to do. Reading exposes you to different writing styles and new ideas. Reading makes writing lessons out of entertainment. Reading improves vocabular

Throughout history, the act of writing has embraced many tools and mediums. Writers of previous centuries wrote with quill pen and ink. The written word went from preservation on payprus scrolls to the printing press. Writers of previous decades wrote with pencils, ballpoint pens, or typewriters. Even more recently, writers have shifted from using paper to digital forms. For all the evolution in the act of writing, the art of writing still prevails. Spelling, grammar, and eff

The majority of my lessons focus on the art of writing. The written medium has so much to unpack and follow. However, today’s lesson...

In my writing experiences, my stories tend to start with a few ideas. For instance, I want to: set a story in a magical Christmas town. ...

I touched on how punctuation is a fundamental ingredient to good writing but I only skimmed the surface of the subject. This lesson is a deeper dive into what punctuation is and how it's properly used. In addition, I’ll tell you more about my wedding! Punctuation is a collection of symbols used in reading and writing. They are meant to help us understand written communication in terms of purpose, emotion, or emphasis; the beginning or end of an idea; and connections between

Think of the different food styles you know: Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, Chinese, American, homestyle, seafood, fast food, desserts...essays exist in the same way. What you’re intending to express in an essay has an appropriate style and format to use. The basic essay types that most learn are: argumentative/persuasive - as the name implies, this kind of essay attempts to argue or persuade certain points on an issue. (The art of persuasion is an upcoming post!) descript

Another tough step in essay writing is researching . Do you know where to look, how to look, what you’re looking for? Do you find yourself with a broad idea or in an overwhelming sea of source material to dive into? Does it all seem like a tedious process? Here are my Lessons & Advice to the rescue! To some extent, research is an exercise in critical thinking with regard to your thesis/main idea. By definition, it's a diligent and systematic investigation into a subject in or