by Suzanne Davis | Jan 14, 2021 | Writing Workshop
How do you become an excellent writer? You become an excellent writer the same way you become a top-athlete. Start with a vision of becoming the person (writer, student, gold medal figure skater, etc) you want to be. Believe in yourself, set SMART writing goals that...
by Suzanne Davis | Oct 22, 2020 | Writing Process
Thirty days to write 50,000 words! It sounds crazy and tortuous to some people, to others exciting and energizing, but for all of us–it’s daunting. How do you write a novel of 50,000 words in a month? Better yet, why would you? Ah, well November...
by Suzanne Davis | May 28, 2020 | Writing Process
How do you develop essay ideas? How do you find an interesting topic you can use for academic writing? Start with prewriting activities that help you unleash your thoughts and put them onto paper. What is prewriting? It is the first stage of the writing process...
by Suzanne Davis | Sep 12, 2019 | Writing Essays and Papers
To be a person is to have a story to tell. –Isak Dinesen What stories are within you? A personal narrative is a story from your life. So, it is simple to write. Maybe. If you come up with an experience you’re dying to share–it is easy to get...
by Suzanne Davis | Jun 12, 2019 | Writing Prompts
“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” -William Shakespeare, Sonnet 18 Summer always seems too short to me (especially in New York). We have 3 months to enjoy vegetable and flower gardens. Two months to enjoy swimming in pools, and Adirondack lakes....