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Studying writing makes Winnie uncomfortable. No matter how practical she believes it is, she can’t shake the feeling that studying writing is a privilege beyond her grasp.

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You’re Definitely Creative

Is technical writing inherently un-creative? Amelia makes the the case for inspiration, information, and diligence that applies to both Huckleberry Finn and the Adobe Photoshop homepage.

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Don’t be an idiot.

Employers are looking for critical thinkers and problem solvers when hiring recent grads. But how exactly do we become those things when we are too scared to make a mistake?

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Finding the words.

Words incoherently fall off Rebecca’s tongue in person. Yet her written voice is clear, engaging, and thoughtful.

Judy Garland singing Over the Rainbow in "The Wizard of Oz"

Speak for yourself.

“Anyone can take the words they say every day and type them out; what makes a writer stand out is his or her voice.” Kevin Manning looks at developing and adapting your writing voice.

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Read in order to write.

Writers often complain that they don’t have time to read. Stewart Escalona looks at how limiting this view can be, and why you must learn to imitate to master a craft.