Her first known writing is a journal she named the Commonplace Book, which she wrote in through-out her young life. ... After the publication of Bayou Folks, Chopin began writing more frequently. ... Chopin's writing became known as unconventional. ... Chopin finished writing The Awakening in January 1898. ... She even went as far to publish a very sarcastic "retraction" in a nationally read journal (Ewell 25). ...

• Word Count: 1243
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

They influenced people by writing about creative fiction work. ... His point for writing these books were to teach the hardships of life in society. ... He was imprisoned at Newgate for disloyal libel, where he continued his writing. On his release in 1704, he started The Review, writing it single-handed, three times a week, until 1713. ... His other major works include A Journal of the Plague Year, Moll Flanders which were both written in 1722, and Roxana in 1726. ...

• Word Count: 567
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Writing since the age of eleven, Bradbury has composed numerous works. ... Bradbury never went to college, but he attended a writing class in 1941 conducted by Robert Heinlein, a "science fiction master." ... Some other men, though, dislike Bradbury's writing style. Edward Wood discusses this in "The Case Against Ray Bradbury," in the Journal of Science Fiction. ... Writing is forbidden in Orwell's society as reading books is prohibited in Bradbury's. ...

• Word Count: 917
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

As he gradually discovers his calling for a life devoted to art and writing, images of birds and flight appear in the novel to represent his quest for personal freedom. ... At the end of the literary work, once he has left the university, Stephen is writing in his journal and makes yet another reference to flight in one of his final entries: "And the air is thick with their company as they call to me, their kinsman, making ready to go, shaking the wings of their exultant and terrible youth" (p. 244, 2782-2784). ... Stephen's flight comes to an end as he finally realizes that art and wri...

• Word Count: 1228
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Many aspects of writing catch a reader's attention and keep one interested in a book. ... He combined great characters, a decent story line, and his prolific knowledge of writing to make his books readable and enjoyable. ... On his return, he taught at the Working Men's College and established the Independent Review, a journal that supported the progressive wing of the Liberal Party. ... This is a very important part of writing because without the characters the writer would have nothing. ...

• Word Count: 1062
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In writing a character sketch, you are to observe a character in a novel to get the feel of what this character is really like, and then relay information to another reader in a clear, concise manner. ... Project Steps: Rough character sketch done in class to get the brain reflecting on the characters in the novel written in class journal during class time. ... My writing does not flow. ... My essay is in FIRST or SECOND person way too often to be considered academic writing....

• Word Count: 1061
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

While working as an editor and a writer for The United States Information Service and The Manila Times Magazine in Manila, Jose also engaged in writing short stories and eventually novels. ... In 1965 he started his own publishing house SOLIDARIDAD and a year later began publishing the Solidarity a journal on current affairs, ideas and the arts where he also is the editor. ... Sionil Jose at the forefront of Philippine writing in English. ...

• Word Count: 1766
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

He keeps a journal, which he calls his exegesis. ... The book is written in the third person, "I am Horselover Fat, and I am writing this in the third person to gain much needed objectivity" (Dick 11). ...

• Word Count: 1272
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

On their journey they come upon a hut and Marlow finds wood that had been left for them and a journal with codes written in it. ... Conrad's style of writing adds to the overall darkness and confusion of the novel. ...

• Word Count: 1567
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School