The Writing Class: Questions

**The Stranger** · 08-19-2005, 12:25

whats it all about, must i pm you a story and you will tell your oppinion or will you grade it. what will you do actually

cuz youre not allowed to post in the writing class itself we might keep this to ask the questions in so your PM box wont be flooded

**shifty157** · 08-19-2005, 19:17

The writing class threads have been made so that people can submit essays about the topics listed so that other members can read them and improve their writing in whatever areas may need improving.

**AntiochusIII** · 08-20-2005, 03:56

And I think that since this thread is already started, it should also be used as a commentary for the writing class essays. (Possibly renaming the topic, as well?)

The Shadow One's first essay Choosing a Topic (or Why Write at all) is an excellent example of an essay for this "venture." I also think that it's a good inspirational essay for the new, the amateurs, and the doubtful.

**The Stranger** · 08-20-2005, 15:19

what's a essay???? just a story or a Iliad type of story.

**AntiochusIII** · 08-20-2005, 17:19

Originally Posted by The Stranger

what's a essay???? just a story or a Iliad type of story.

An essay is "A short literary composition on a single subject, usually presenting the personal view of the author." (dictionary.reference.com)

In other words, it's like you're writing an article.