Author: Alex (Page 1 of 21)
Write a scene where two characters are in an intense argument. There can be screaming, crying, a dramatic throwing of an antique vase, whatever you want! BUT: At the end of the argument, both of the characters need to smile.
Write a short scene in which the main character is unable to speak.
First Meeting:
I decided that the project I want to revise is my novella manuscript from my Independent Study with Jesse Miller. When I met with Jesse, we discussed some of the comments and suggestions from the original project. A lot of these comments can be found on the Archival version of the novella. We also talked about the journals I completed throughout the semester for this project. The journals focused on my own suggestions and points that I wanted to revise in a future version. I’m going to start compiling the journals together in order to create a more cohesive revision plan. One of the biggest things Jesse and I talked about was my writing schedule. Since I have a busy semester, Jesse gave me some advice about making time for my writing, specifically setting aside time in the morning. He also told me about a word processor that could help me focus instead of getting distracted by my computer. We’re still discussing a potential novella to read and analyze as part of my research/sources. The novella I read while writing the first manuscript was The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. Once Jesse and I decide on a novella to read, I should be on the right track.
Second Meeting:
I was lucky to meet with Professor Miller because of my schedule, and while our meeting wasn’t a long one, we still discussed some important things. We mainly spoke about the two oral presentations I’ll be giving during the CAS Symposium. He gave me some instruction on how long readings should be for both presentations, and since the LIL420 presentation is shorter, we decided on maybe a 2-3 minute reading. Again, while we didn’t have a lot of time to discuss the actual writing of my project, it was still nice to touch base and get some advice regarding the presentation.
Of Slugs and Dragons by Alex Kiehnau
I met with Donna Gaspar Jarvis on 3/28/2023
This meeting was incredibly helpful for me. We discussed a lot about building my résumé as a writer. One of the ways she suggested was to look for experience as a volunteer. Donna pointed me to multiple online sources ranging from volunteer tutoring to working with nonprofits. We didn’t go over the specifics of creating a résumé, as I felt comfortable with the process already, but we did have a discussion regarding work skills and how to present them during an interview. After our meeting, she sent me links to multiple tests, like a work and life values inventory and core strengths and skills. Overall, this meeting was helpful for me as it has given me sources and opportunities to look at professional development.
Two spies walk into a bar. What’s the punchline?
The villain has kidnapped the child of the city’s super hero. Unfortunately for the villain, it seems that the child doesn’t take after their parent.
