Think for yourself …

Does not always mean you can write about anything you imagine. Often you are given an assignment by a teacher.

That worn out topic … what did you do on your summer vacation … comes to mind.

Few enjoy writing an essay with a given subject.

It could be a place, an event, a famous person in history … yesterday’s news … tomorrow’s predictions.

In fiction there are dozens of sites dedicated to “prompts.” A word or a sentence is given and a minimum and maximum word count is imposed. It’s how flash fiction works.

It’s also how many journalists write human interest articles. Like a memoir, an expository article only needs to concentrate on one aspect of a particular subject.

Over the next few months, I will invite guests to this site who have experience in journalism, non-fiction and fiction writing. We will explore from the ABC of how to begin learning to organize an essay for school, to the XYZ of how to complete a term paper or thesis.

It matters not if you are in high school or college, you will find both the basics and the more complex methods of organizing your thoughts with my help.

Here’s a thought

Write 100 words on the word “Zen”

Write Tutor

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Welcome to The Write Tutor ... a place where you can learn the skills needed to communicate your knowledge. Perfect your writing skills with the basics.

Basic essay writing skills are essential for communicating thoughts, describing events and/or telling the world who you are. In short … if you can think it … you can write about it.

From the Essay Section of the SAT’s to your College Essay, to writing term papers and beyond … mastering writing skills can make the difference in your grades and in how college admissions see you as a potential student.

If you are in high school or college, the ability to develop strong writing skills is essential for good grades.

·         Learn how to write a one-sentence description of your essay.

·         How to develop your outline.

·         The difference between fiction and non-fiction writing

·         Finding reference material

·         The basics of a bibliography

What are the different styles of essays you can learn?

·         Expository

·         Analytical

·         Persuasive

·         Argumentative

Find assistance in any or each of these types of essays. No matter what your basic knowledge is when you begin, you can become proficient.

Gain the confidence needed to communicate what you already know.

·         Thoughts are action

·         Tell the reader what you know

·         Create a story from a single idea

·         Demonstrate what you have learned in a clear and precise narrative

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