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Category: Culture
A Christmas Movie for the Writer in You
Last weekend, I went with a group of friends to see the movie The Man Who Invented Christmas, which follows Charles Dickens and how he came to write A Christmas Carol. As a writer, there were many things I connected with throughout the movie. I won’t spoil too much about the movie, but here are some things a writer can identify with (or groan in agreement with) in this movie.
PWR Retreats for 2017
One of the unique things about the PWR major is the retreats we organize every spring and fall semester. These retreats are mini writer’s conferences with workshops given by upperclassmen. We also have food, games (including an elevator pitch game), and plenty of laughter and fun. Here’s a taste of what the 2017 retreats looked like.
The Echo That Lasts
by Alex Mellen Nothing prepares you for working for a newspaper like . . . well, working for a newspaper. I learned that when I
Meet a Freshman: The Magnificent Mr. Tim
A spotlight of one of the newest characters in the Professional Writing saga.
Why I Chose Professional Writing—Even Though I Don’t Want to Be an Author
I’ve always loved reading. Eventually, I discovered writing. But then I discovered something I loved even more than reading or writing.
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