Getting Past Writer's Block : A 10 page essay on writer's block. Written largely as a narrative, this paper gives examples of things that can cause a writer to "get stuck," and what they can do to get their "creative juices" flowing once again. A number of insightful techniques are explained. Bibliography lists 6 supporting sources. Writblok.wps

College Writing : A 3 page essay giving evidence of how a student meets intent (subject), offers a fresh viewpoint (structure and technique), and maintains the reader’s interest (active voice and techniques) when writing college papers. No bibliography. Goodwrit.wps

Beauty / Vision Or Image : A 5 page paper that considers the statement "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and argues that this statement is essentially true. No bibliography. Beauty.rtf

Romance / Creative Short Story : An original 5 page 'romance' short story, followed by a FREE 2 page explanation of the narrative technique employed in the story. Shortsto.wps

Envy : A 3 page definition divided into four exemplary paragraphs: one for introduction, two for the body of the paper and one for conclusion. Envy has its victims, but those victims are the ones harboring envy, rather than those who are envy’s objects. Like hatred, envy only truly harms the one who works to keep it alive. The writer combines Webster’s Dictionary and the Bible for defining "envy," with no other outside sources. Envy.wps

The Concept Of Hope : An 8 page paper examining the definition of hope and the affect it can have on our lives. Life is to be led joyfully, and hope is the undergirding quality that allows us to find purpose in everything in which we will look for it. Hope contributes to the determination to keep striving and not give up when it seems life has nothing good to offer us, and hope blesses us with a peace that regardless of how bad things seem (or are) at the time, conditions will improve. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Hopedef.wps

Love : A 3 page definition essay. Frequently, "love" is a sad commentary on the disparities of how we ideally are to treat each other when compared to many of the realities of life. True unconditional love, the Greek agape, is said to be difficult to find in this life, but it is visible in many human relationships including parent/child, true friends and spouses that truly belong together. Loveword.wps

Unconditional Love / A Definition : A 5 page definition of the phrase "unconditional love". Gives examples of unconditional love such as a mother’s love for her infant but also points out that in reality almost all love has some conditions attached to it. Bibliography lists two sources. Unconlo.wps

One Writer’s Idea Of Utopia : A 5 page paper on a Utopia that offers a combined virtual and social education system, a justice system without lawyers, housing, food and clothing for everyone, no guns, community involvement in daily governance, and hierarchies of volunteer councils of twelve (to infinity). Income is earned and taxed--equally at 10 percent. Money and credit are dispensed with in favor of living according to means with debit cards. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Uto.wps

Brooklyn & Queens / A Comparison & Contrast : From the writer's own knowledge, opinions, and observations- this file contains a 3 page essay comparing and contrasting New York City's two most populous boroughs : Brooklyn and Queens. Excellent reference for those learning to write "compare and contrast" essays. No Bibliography. Brokquns.wps

The Concept of Classification in Writing : A 4 page essay explaining concept of classification and using examples, including the subject of "movies" to demonstrate the concept. The writer also attempts to show that classification also has once basic inherent rule: that all items that belong in the subject grouping do not necessarily belong in the classification groups. For example, all dogs are mammals, but not all mammals are dogs. Classifi.wps

Classification Essay / Three Types of Movies : A 4 page essay that presents and compares three major types of movies: dramas, comedies and documentaries. The writer attempts to show creatively that while these three types have many similarities, they also are different in their focus and development. Classif2.wps

Division & Classification Essay : A 3 page essay on inexpensive ways to show appreciation. In this essay the writer demonstrates the different ways one can show appreciation in a business setting. Classdiv.wps

Exemplification Essay -- Procrastination / Examples Of.. : This 4 page exemplification essay includes three realistic anecdotes of one young woman's struggle with procrastination. Written in first person, the essay centers around the subject's tendency to put off doing school work, while reflecting on her past as well as one friend's seeming perfection. Procras.wps

"Summer Love" / Memories of a Lost Childhood : A beautifully-written 6 page creative essay in which the writer describes a vivid childhood memory of summers spent with siblings in the country. An excellent model for anyone learning to write descriptively. Request a FREE excerpt before you order ! Makowsky.wps

George Gershwin -- In His Own Write : A 6 page creative essay on Gershwin’s life in musical theater, told creatively from his own point of view. Two books are cited as references. Gershwin.wps

Renaissance in Harlem / Creative Essay : A 5 page creative story about a young black girl coming to New York during the Harlem Renaissance with the hope of becoming a writer. The story reflects customs and practices common during that time period and mentions figures instrumental in the Harlem Renaissance of the mid-1920s. No additional sources cited. Harlemr2.wps

Steamers - The "Perfect" Jazz Café : A 5 page analysis of the music heard at a small jazz café located in Southern California. The writer loved the music and the intimate quality of the café. No sources cited. Steamjaz.wps

"The Theater is Life" : 3 pages in length. A creatively-written essay on how art imitates life and how life, in turn, imitates art. The writer analyzes the elements of a typical play : director, script, stage, etc;-- and makes thoughtful analogies comparing them each to some aspect of life itself (i.e., consciousness, thinking, leadership, etc;). An excellent reference for drama majors ! No Bibliography. Lifeplay.wps

Why I Want to Fly : The writers own 10 page, personal discussion outlining the reasons they wish to continue the pursuit of a career in flying. Very creatively-written. 4 sources are listed in bibliography to back-up several points made. Flying.wps

The Grass-Rider : A 3 page creative essay describing how a new kid in the neighborhood tries to learn to ride a bike to make friends, but learns there are other ways to fit in. No sources cited. Grassrid.wps

Personal Essay / Spiritual Experience : A 2 page personal opinion on the loss of faith caused by a life event. The writer generically discusses a need to attend a social gathering filled with people of faith for support. No additional sources cited. Persess.wps

Dogs & Men / Compare and Contrast : 5 pages in length. Men have been compared with a number of animals to describe the various and sundry characteristics they display. Found high on this list of nature’s creatures connected with a male’s less than reputable side are the skunk, rat, vulture and perhaps the most beloved of all, the dog. How man’s best friend ever came to be entangled with representing the bad side of humanity continues to be a mystery, but when a man has been particularly misbehaved, he is immediately branded a dog. The writer discusses whether there may be more to it than meets the eye by comparing and contrasting dogs and men. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Dogsmen.wps

Communications / Creative Writing : Approximately 7 pages in length. A creatively-written communications paper using various quotes from literature. Very unique in structure and form. Please e-mail us for more information. Communic.wps

My Love, My Life : A 4 page paper which is actually a letter. It is a love letter from a man to a woman apologizing for the broken promises and immature domineering attitude that the man has shown to the woman. This letter is for the man with only one more chance to win his love back. It is a letter promising to improve and to listen and it states that with her help maybe she can trust him and love him again. Lovelife.wps

Why buy a franchise : A 3 page essay on the reasons one should buy a franchise to start a business. The writer will show that it is harder for a business to survive that is starting from scratch. No additional sources cited. Franchis.wps

"I Don’t Have Time To Read Novels!": The Businessperson’s Lament : A 4 page essay on why it is important for businesspeople to read creative literature. The essay argues that an appreciation for literature expands cultural horizons, deepens understanding of human behavior, allows the reader to engage in creative problem-solving, and helps organize one’s thoughts. Bibliography lists two sources. Notime.wps

Fund Raising / Softball : A 5 page essay discussing the need for fund raising activities to purchase softball equipment for a new team. Rather than the worn-out approaches of selling candy and having car washes, the writer offers two more creative fund-raising events. Costs for the equipment are also outlined. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Softfund.wps

Creative Writing / "Unexplained Lessons In The Demonic" : An 8 page fictional account of lessons learned through observing and relating to a friend who ends up being an "evil" person who will use his friends for his own gluttonous and abusive desires, and how that relationship affects a young boy, and his counterpart--the adult. Writing.wps

Model In Creative Writing / "Mr. Calvesina Goes Home" : A short, 4 page story featuring a character study. The topic sentence of every paragraph is underlined to provide for an excellent model, except for those few paragraphs that are primarily dialogue. Calvsina.wps

"Carrying the Groceries" : A 4 page essay based on a fictional character outlining a specific personal trait--the trait of inaction. The writer seeks to reflect an ephiphany of personal understanding and to effect a change. Grocery.wps

"The Day I Learned to Recognize People Of The Opposite Sex As Equals": This 5 page essay recounts the fictional story of a boy discovering that girls could be "real" people, too. He even discovers that they can do some things as well as he can . . . and better. Equalsex.wps

Character Personal Trait / Creative Writing : A 4 page paper that provides an overview of a character consumed by his own anger. The writer presents a characterization developed on a single personal trait presented in the first paragraph. Trait.wps

Descriptive Essay / A Bedroom : In this 2 page creative writing sample, the contents, appearance, and general aesthetic qualities of a room are described. The reader is given references aimed at stimulating their sense of sight, depth, hearing, smell, etc; Roomdesc.wps

Descriptive Essay /A Band Room : A 7 page paper explaining a room at school, in particular the band room. It describes the people sitting in the room waiting for their children to be ready to go home. No Bibliography. Bandroom.wps

Riding With A Dog Who Smelled Like a Skunk ! : A 3 page descriptive essay aimed at stimulating literary senses of smell, sound, feel, etc; The writer describes a long family car ride with a dog who had been sprayed by a skunk. Writing technique is extremely creative and descriptions are well-presented. Skunkess.wps

Explanatory/ Descriptive Essay : A 2 page creative writing essay entitled "The Early Bird Catches the Worm." Author details how he learned to effectively budget his time and study more efficiently in school. No Bibliography. Earlybir.wps

The Scissor : This 4 page example is representative of what could be an excerpt from a technical manual. The subject of this example is the scissor. The simple implement is described in great detail. Bibliography lists 2 sources. SAsizzer.wps

The Paperclip / A Technical Manual : A 4 page whimsical example of how to do a technical manual. Using the common paperclip as the technical object under study, the writer demonstrates through this example the various topics that a technical manual should cover. These include the history of the product, how to use the product, maintenance, and warnings/liabilities. Bibliography lists 1 source. 90clip.wps

"Fifty Cents A Bottle" -- Government Takeover Of The Illegal Drug Industry :
A 3 page essay advocating the government takeover of the drug industry as a means to reduce the industry’s involvement with organized crime. The writer creatively describes the effectiveness of a society in which the government sells drugs at "50 cents per bottle" -- marked with strict health warnings. Thus, other advantages to this system are cited as well, including product safety and standardization. No external sources. Fiftycen.wps

A Student's Day In The Year 2050 : 7 pages in length. As the world faced another millennium, the year 1999 represented a period in time when the earth was sicker than ever, showing signs of perpetual death in virtually every aspect of existence. That was more than fifty years ago, and one has to take a good, hard look around when asking if anything has truly changed since the twentieth century. The writer recognizes the considerable efforts that have been made to conquer the ongoing effects of atmospheric planetary degradations but asks how far have we really come to eliminate the detrimental aftermath so prevalent in the year 2050. Bibliography lists 3 sources. TLC-2050.wps

Home Away From Home : A free-flowing 5-page essay on a specific internal environment. The writer describes a house and the feelings and memories it inspires in her. Homeaway.wps

Description of a Parking Lot : 5 pages in length. A creative, environmental psychology essay similar to the "Home Away From Home" paper (homeaway.wps) described above but focusing on an outdoor environment instead. Specifically, the writer explores the sights and sounds of a parking lot during a busy Christmas shopping season, and the emotions that it evokes. Parklot.wps

Falling / A Creative Story : A 6 page essay recounting the story of a construction worker’s fall from the roof of a two-story warehouse. Previously laid off during an economic downturn in southern California, a resurgence resulted in his being recalled as a roofing foreman. Before the fall, he was intolerant and often verbally abusive toward the Spanish-speaking day laborers he managed. He begins his references to the workers as "day laborers." As he navigates his journey of personal discovery, those same people become the "crew," and finally, as they come to his aid, he refers to them as "co-workers." The foreman fully recovered, but only with a new appreciation of life. Falling.wps

Wisdom / A Definitional Overview : A short, 2 page essay attempting to define wisdom and its components of knowledge, insight and judgment. The writer mentions studies into the decision-making process and asserts that wisdom is an effective insulator against slipping into bitterness when life just doesn’t go "right." Wisdom.wps

(The) Importance of a College Education / Personal Essay : 3 pages in length. Author's personal discussion of why a college education is so markedly important to himself. Written with some reference to his Hispanic cultural background. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Educlove.wps

Cultural Discourse : A 5 page creative dialogue between 1 fictitious character from ancient Greece and one from Rome in which the two share political and cultural ideas during their travels. Bibliography lists 1 source. Culture.doc

Keeping a Friend in School (College) : A brief, 2 page essay describing the author's efforts to keep one of their peers in school. No Bibliography. Engcomp.wps

The Job of a Photographer : 4 pages in length. A well-written, creative essay in which the writer details his love for photography-- both as a hobby and as a future profession. Analogies are drawn between photographers and fine artists-- No Bibliography. Photohok.wps

On Site With Civil-War Era Photographer Mathew Brady : A 9 page creative paper told from the position of a hypothetical (and completely imaginary) assistant to the famous Civil War era photographer. It covers Brady’s early forays with the daguerreotype as well as his advances with wet-plate photography, and documents the beginnings of photojournalism. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Brady.wps

From Felixstowe To Utah / A Journey Of Faith : A 5 page fictional account of the journey of an anonymous Englishman, recently converted to the Mormon faith, from his prosperous seaside life in the English village of Felixstowe to a new life in Beaver, Utah. The writer discussed what both Felixstowe and Beaver were like in 1894, as well as the missionary activities of the Mormons in the nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Felix.rtf

Stock Market Crash of '29 / Creative Account : A 7 page fictional story of living through the 1929 stock market crash, plus a 2-page commentary on events in the paper and how "my" strong points of common sense pulled "me and my family" through. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Blacktue.doc

A Medieval Story : This 5 page story takes place in medieval times. The main character in this first person account is a 16 year old aristocrat. It givers her perception of the commons. The writer utilizes historical fact to create an accurate work of fiction. Medfic.wps

Pope Leo XIII : Written as if Pope Leo XIII is telling his own story, this 5 page paper provides a brief biography of the pope as a person and how he influenced the course of Roman Catholic church history. Bibliography lists three sources. Popeleo.wps

Tiananmen Square Remembered : An 8 page creative essay in which the writer tells what happened on that fateful day from the semi-fictional perspective of someone who was actually there [based on documented eyewitness accounts]. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Tiansq.wps

How to Make a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich : A 3 page paper that gives step-by-step instructions on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. No Bibliography. Pandj.wps

Rollerblading / An Overview : A 6 page paper on in-line skating that includes discussion of safety issues, including industry and community response, reference to training manuals, stats on numbers of people skating, endorsements from enthusiasts and traditional bureaus, and a section on why adults skate. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Rollerbl.wps

Freshmen In The 1930s vs. The 1990s : A 3 page essay on the differences between the types of experiences today’s freshmen have versus his counterpart sixty years ago. One source cited. College.wps

Culture Shock : 5 pages in length. The writer is sent on a hypothetical excursion to a motorcycle rally where she is confronted with a massive dose of culture shock. Various methods are applied to help her overcome her discomfort with being in a strange and unfamiliar cultural environment. By the end, the writer determines that even though cultures may differ, there is enough room for everyone to be accepted. Bibliography lists 3 sources. CltrShck.wps

Journalism / Model News Articles : 6 pages in total length. This file contains two fictitious newspaper articles written for study by those pursuing degrees and/or careers in journalism. These writings follow all rules of this genre ; One is on students protesting tuition hikes at a specific college and the other is on a controversial speaker's guest appearance at that same college. Journas2.wps

Journalism / Model News Articles # 2 : 9 pages in length. This file contains three fictitious newspaper articles written for study by those pursuing degrees and/or careers in journalism. These writings follow all rules of this genre-- and are about different subjects concerning school & local politics. Please send us e-mail for more details. Journasm.wps

Creative Playwrighing / "Ashes to Ashes" : A 16 page original play set in the nineteenth century. Entitled "Ashes to Ashes." Excellent review material either for those studying playwrighting or late nineteenth - early twentieth century life. Ashes2as.wps

Creative Playwrighting / "Summer Vacation" : 6 pages in length. Based on a true news story, this play's action involves three young college women pressuring a friend who happens to be a virgin into engaging in sexual activity with a man while the four of them get drunk on the final night of a summer vacation in Jamaica. The conversation is presented melodramatically but by the end, the girl losing her virginity and tragically contracts H.I.V. at the same time with a vicious note from the man informing her of such. Information regarding setting and cast of characters is included. Play1.wps

Creative Playwrighting / A Moral Dilemma : 6 pages in length. A short play in which the main character is presented with a moral dilemma as to whether or not he should make an illegal drug delivery for someone he knows and respects. The character's girlfriend plays a significant role in helping him to decide. Cast of Characters is included. Play2.wps

Script Writing For Screenplay / Children’s Stories : A 50 page scriptwriting paper on how to adapt the "Clever Calvin" series of children’s books to screen. The writer discusses scriptwriting concepts, plot structure, three-act play structure, and scene components. All of these are discussed in light of "Where Did the Dinosaurs Go?" by C. Vance Cast. Also includes an example of these components applied to the adaptation. Script.wps

Courage As A Means of Survival & The Springboard of Change : A 6 page paper discussing courage and how it is used by people to support causes, and in their everyday lives. An argument is made that capitalism -- is not truly courageous and that social concerns should take precedence, if we are to avoid "courageous" wars and revolutions caused by oppression and greed. No Bibliography. Courage.wps

International Students & The Problem Of Writing Essays : An argumentative 5 page essay examining why so many international students dislike writing essays. Three causes are given: interest and motivation are in vocational training, cultural autonomy vs. western philosophy, and the use of proper English language as a U.S.-bias. All of these are argued against, but the final thesis is that because of these arguments, international students' motivations should be given more consideration by the university, and students (who after graduation find they approve of their education in the U.S.) are willing to contribute to the university-international student interaction and program design. The paper postulates a more congruent interaction between the two. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Intessay.wps

Defying Authority / In Literature & In Life : A 6 page creative essay describing an episode in the life of a college student who stood up for their beliefs. The writer relates this experience to the stories of Sophocles’ Antigone (from Antigone), Plato’s Socrates (as described in the Apology), and Arthur Miller’s John Proctor (from The Crucible). The essay concludes that even though following one’s conscience does not always produce a happy ending, it is still worth it. No additional sources cited. Exp.wps

The Control of the Individual by the State : A 6 page essay that looks at four historic works as to how these texts relate to the issue of the state's control of the individual. The texts examined are Antigone, an autobiography of Fredrick Douglass, On Liberty by John Stuart Mill, and The Communist Manifesto. The writer draws parallel between these classic works. Includes quotations from these four sources. Statecon.wps

History of Writing : A 10 page paper which gives an historical overview of the history of writing, beginning with the hieroglyphics and progressing to present day. Discusses such achievements as Gutenberg's printing press and the creation of punctuation. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Writing.wps

Three Big Bikes : A 6 page paper comparing the Harley-Davidson FLSTN Heritage Softail Special, the Honda Shadow 1100 American Classic Edition (A.C.E.), and the Yamaha Royal Star 1300. As can be seen by the inclusion of the Harley, these are not racing or track bikes, but the big and road-only cruisers. There’s no "Easy Rider" here; these are all luxury bikes built for comfort. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Harleys.wps

Memories Of A Catholic Girlhood : This 3 page analysis of Mary McCarthy's Memories of a Catholic Girlhood explores her essays in terms of skill and style. The work is contrasted with her fiction and the subject matter contained in the book is explored. McCarthy's technique of contrasting writing with use of italics is noted throughout the essay. The book is the only source used. Catholic.doc

Charlotte Bronte’s "Jane Eyre" / From the Journal of Helen Burns : A 5 page fictional "journal entry" as it would appear to have been written by Helen Burns, Jane Eyre’s school friend. The book tells the story of an incident at the Lowood Institution soon after Jane’s arrival, except it relates the story from Helen’s point of view as opposed to Jane’s. No bibliography. Helenb.wps

Bronte’s "Jane Eyre" & Sheridan’s "The School For Scandal" / Social Classes : A 4 page paper which analyzes and compares the social classes described in Charlotte Bronte’s 1846 novel, "Jane Eyre," with those in Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 1777 novel, "The School For Scandal." Bibliography lists 2 sources. Janescan.wps

Motivational Keynote Graduation Speech : 8 pages in length. The graduating students of Turks and Caicos Islands are embarking upon a new phase of their lives: the challenge of entering the working world. Their choice of direction marks the emergence of all the talents, goals and aspirations they have amassed throughout their academic career. By providing the necessary motivation to encourage their continued enthusiasm, the writer addresses various points with regard to focus, priorities and overall responsibilities. MOTSpeec.wps

Literary Technique / Example : A 5 page example of the use of literary technique in a commemorative speech. Focus is on literary techniques. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Litech.wps

What Is A Big Brother? : 3 pages in length. There exist many connotations to the term "big brother." Not only does a big brother represent strength and support to the siblings underneath him, but he also symbolizes the most important hero in their lives. To be a big brother means to take on the responsibility of educating his younger siblings about the ways of the world, considering the fact that he has already experienced so much more of life than they have. The writer discusses how one's experiences as a big brother greatly lend themselves to the overall formation of the younger children who look to him for guidance. No sources cited. TLCbigbr.wps

Career Essay : A 3 page essay on the exchange of a job for a career, and the cause and effect relationships between the two. No additional sources cited. Caress.wps

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