Patrick Stephens
My name is Patrick Stephens. I earned my degree in English: Creative Writing in May of 2010. After having studied under numerous published authors, I came to the same conclusion as many: that the written word is deftly important to society in terms of growth and understanding.
However, during my education, I noticed that many readers tended to focus on simpler works, what some might call anti-literary, or fictitious works that require little substance when compared to entertainment. I noticed that most readers shied away from classic works because there was a negative stigma attached. They were thought of as too difficult, too dense, too melodramatic to understand, and should therefore be relegated to the classroom. It is my hope to provide you with articles that will enliven the understanding of such works to the masses. My subjects will include everything from Epic Poetry, Shakespeare, Classical, Medieval, Renaissance and Romantic constructs alongside a plethora of others within the context of modern society- including the importance they have today. Other subjects will broach: understanding the craft of writing by use of modern works and how to craft eye-catching essays in analyzing fiction.
Latest Articles
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In Defense of Science Fiction
An explanation of why speculative fiction/science fiction has garnered a stigma in the world of literary fiction and how to adjust to its potential.
Feb 6, 2011
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The Battle for Genre
An explanation of why genre is just as important as literary fiction.
Dec 3, 2010
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Writing Challenges: Thanksgiving
A few ideas based around Thanksgiving that will help spur the flow of creative writing.
Nov 20, 2010
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How to Eliminate Wordiness
How to make writing clear and concise in an academic setting.
Nov 14, 2010
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Combining Aristotle's Unities into Effective Classroom Tools
The final evaluation on the three Unities of Aristotle, using the modern fiction of JK Rowling as a tool of implementation.
Nov 9, 2010
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The Issue With Writing What You Know in Fiction
A short explanation on the truth behind the concept of "writing what you know."
Nov 7, 2010
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A Basic Guide to NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
A short compilation of tips that will help any writer mentally prepare for National Novel Writing Month.
Nov 6, 2010
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National Novel Writing Month: A Warning
A few cautionary pieces of information about November's National Novel Writing Month.
Nov 6, 2010
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The Unity of Action in Harry Potter
How to twist Aristotle's Unity of Action from the old setting into a more effective classroom tool using a more modern work of fiction.
Oct 29, 2010
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The Unity of Time in Harry Potter
The discussion on how to manipulate Aristotle's Unity of Time into a modern classroom.
Oct 29, 2010
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