I’ve written hundreds of essays. Some were terrible. Some were decent. A few I’m actually proud of, though I’d probably cringe if I read them now. What I’ve learned isn’t revolutionary, but it’s real, and it comes from actually sitting […]
I’ve read hundreds of character analysis essays. Some were brilliant. Most were forgettable. The difference rarely came down to intelligence or writing ability. It came down to whether the student actually understood what they were supposed to do. When I […]
I’ve been staring at blank pages for years now, watching films and trying to translate what happens on screen into words that matter. The truth is, most people approach film analysis backward. They think it’s about summarizing the plot or […]
I’ve read thousands of essays. Not an exaggeration. When you spend years teaching, editing, and reviewing student work, you develop a particular sensitivity to how people begin. Most introductions fail before they even get started. They’re either too timid, too […]