Sophie Hoss Engaging characters are arguably the most important component of any story. If you’re invested enough in a novel’s characters, you’re willing to stick with them through the entire plot. When you begin crafting fiction of your own, characters are probably one of the first elements you want to focus on. Think of them as the heart and soul of your story. After all, … Continue reading How to Write Interesting Characters
By Rosie You “Wow, this is my first time meeting an English major on campus.” If I had a nickel for every time I heard that I would have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird it happened twice. Okay, maybe not. I knew Stony Brook University was a STEM-focused school when I applied. I also knew I was not meant for the … Continue reading Reflections of an English Major
By Justin Alito Ok, maybe not the world, but it’s a start in the right direction. If I told you there was a pill that clears your head, takes away your anxiety, helps you sort through your problems, lowers your blood pressure, and potentially even saves your life, would you take it? Of course, you would! It’s a no-brainer. Well, my friends, that pill is … Continue reading How Journaling Can Save The World
Justin Alito I’ve never shied away from telling the ‘Truth’ when it comes to my writing. An all-or-nothing mentality has become my M.O. over the years as I don’t think writing can be personal in any other way. I rarely lose sleep after getting into the nitty gritty of personal life, but lately, things have changed. Anytime I go through a dry spell, in terms … Continue reading Truth Be Told
RhetComp Blog Editorial Staff Can you compress your life down to six words? For National Day of Writing on Thursday, October 20th, the RhetComp blog and Stony Brook University’s Program in Writing and Rhetoric are challenging readers to create six word memoirs. The concept of a six word story was popularized by author Ernest Hemingway. When asked to write a full story in six words, … Continue reading National Day on Writing and A Six Word Challenge
(cover image art by Isabella Lee) Matthew Hono Early this semester, students in Professor Laura Lisabeth’s class on social justice writing exercised their creative muscles, crafting zines on the topics that spark their drive to work towards a better future. They are a pleasure to read with well-researched arguments and eye-catching graphics. Many of them can be seen as a call to action. Explore their … Continue reading Student Zines Showcase The Products of Passion
Matthew Hono (full video interview and transcript at the end of page) I learned fairly quickly in my academic career that knowledge is guarded against the prying eyes of the un-privileged. Like many freshmen experience, my first writing class opened my eyes to the world of academic literature and scholarly work. I sifted through a plethora of sources to find ones that were even remotely … Continue reading Tearing Down The Paywall: A Conversation on Open Access and Education
Student Advocacy Writing: Ways to Participate and Effective Compositional Tips Continue reading Proofreading Protest
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