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"You only learn to be a better writer by actually writing." ~Doris Lessing

Each day I come to class, I am committed to doing my best to ignite learning that translates into sustainable success for you in an ever-changing society.

​I will rigorously prepare you for college and the real world by holding you accountable and responsible for required reading, homework, class work, discipline and online assignments. If you ever tell me you're bored, I'll tell you back that if you're bored, you're not curious enough!

You might experience life-changing epiphanies about oppressive political, cultural or social structures, and if you show up, do the work, turn off your phones and take out your ear buds, you will leave my class able to read and write well! I hope you are up for the challenge!

Query Letters

Query letters are written to attract the attention of editors and agents to submit your creative and/or journalistic work.

Examples for an Article Query/Pitch 
  • Traditional Magazine or Newspaper
  • Letter from a Reputable Journalist

​Examples for a Literary Magazine Publisher
  • Literary Nonfiction Query​

Cover Letters and Personal Statements

Personal statements are designed for potential colleges and employers to see evidence of your personal, academic and professional curiosity and your interest in personal development. Personal statements also help identify your ability to express yourself in writing.

Examples for a Potential Employer or Admissions Office
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Intent for Employment
  • Letter of Intent for School

The Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) offers this step-by-step guide on drafting personal statements:
  • Writing the Personal Statement

The following two videos give advice on writing your own:
  • Personal Statements: Finding a Formula
  • Tips for Writing Personal Statements

Student Samples of Personal Statements
  • Letter to DBU
  • Letter to Texas A&M University-Commerce
Student Samples of Requests
  • Email Request for Experts​

Resumes

Resumes are designed for potential employers to see evidence of your professional skills. They provide a snapshot of your abilities and accomplishments and should not be too wordy.

Good Examples for a potential employer
  • Resume 1
  • Resume 2

Bad Examples for a potential employer:
  • Resume 1
  • Resume 2
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