Exam season is upon us, and the pressure you’re feeling right now might be from the overwhelm of meeting deadlines and anticipating the hours you’ll need to study. With that overwhelm comes confusion, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping, or even headaches and stomachaches. Why do students experience stress during exams, anyway? Well, for some students, they … Continue reading How to Feel Less Stressed During Exam Time
How to Stay Motivated at the End of the School Year
Recently, conversations about motivation came up with some of my students and friends who are parents, all of whom have been feeling overwhelmed in the homestretch of the school year. With the third lockdown and stay-at-home order in place for Ontario, many students are experiencing its effects. If you’re a student feeling the weight of … Continue reading How to Stay Motivated at the End of the School Year
Ageless Advice from Acclaimed Authors
Throughout the years, people will give you advice that can change the course of your life. Being open to receiving them will give you a different perspective and can alter your outlook. Over time, you will learn how important it is to interpret these advice, sticking to those that positively impact you. Today, I’ve curated … Continue reading Ageless Advice from Acclaimed Authors
Show, Don’t Tell (Descriptive Writing)
In my previous posts, I gave tips on how to develop strong characters and how to write an epic short story by highlighting the various methods writers use to create memorable stories. Today, however, we will focus on another style of writing that will amp up your skills to the next level: descriptive writing, more … Continue reading Show, Don’t Tell (Descriptive Writing)
How to Write a News Report
If you find yourself reading the newspaper and wondering how to write a news report yourself, look no further! A news report gives factual evidence of an event that took place locally or internationally. It can be an easy piece of writing to carry out, but it requires clear and concise writing. Additionally, it will … Continue reading How to Write a News Report
How to Build Strong Characters
At one point or another, you will write short stories in school, and one of the first things you will need to do is develop characters to carry out your story. Now, if you want to write a great short story, you must create strong characters. Doing so will provide them with their own authentic … Continue reading How to Build Strong Characters
