by Kaelyn Barron
There are two types of people in this world: those who say they couldn’t care less, and those who claim they could. The funny thing is, these people are usually trying to say the same thing. But how can that be so? Let’s take a closer look at these two...
by Kaelyn Barron |
While many of our favorite stories describe epic adventures in the great outdoors, nature writing—writing about nature itself—has evolved as a genre in its own right. This unique genre can inspire curiosity and awe in both its readers and writers, especially in an age...
by Kaelyn Barron
For many of us, work-related emails are part of everyday life. We use them to delegate tasks, deliver important news, and even introduce ourselves to prospective customers. But whether you’re writing to your colleague or your most valued client, there are some...
by Yen Cabag |
English is an interesting language: for someone born into an English-speaking home, it can seem pretty straightforward. But foreigners wishing to learn English as a second language need to memorize many rules—as well as the many exceptions to those rules! For...
by Yen Cabag |
One of the most fun parts of writing is trying to describe a person, place, or feeling—but sometimes common adjectives don’t seem to capture what we want to convey! In these instances, we might reach for literary devices such as similes and metaphors, which let you...
by Kaelyn Barron |
From shows like Friends and The Office, to late-night talk shows and the barrage of tweets and memes we scroll past every day, sarcasm seems to be everywhere in Western culture. In fact, according to one linguist at Macalester College, it’s “practically...
