The Writing Class: Questions

[AntiochusIII]

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.

[The Stranger]

oh oke. hmmm can you also submit stories???

[AntiochusIII]

oh oke. hmmm can you also submit stories???

I don't think so, unless, perhaps, you masterfully crafted the story into some sort of a "writer's fable of how to write." Or if you decide to write a story and analyze it bit by bit in the same article to present your point, it would work.

[The Stranger]

shame, i'm going to start Story Class, The Art of Story Telling. i'm going to wright it right now

[Monk]

Stuck for a place for people to ask general questions.

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.

The exact thinking behind it.

[King Henry V]

While I like the idea of a writing class, I'm not sure wether with writing for pleasure there is any real mathematical-type formula. After all, almost evry story is different, as is every writer's style.

[Ludens]

While I like the idea of a writing class, I'm not sure wether with writing for pleasure there is any real mathematical-type formula. After all, almost evry story is different, as is every writer's style.

I am sure that most writers would agree there is no such thing as a mathematical formula (or any formula) for good literature. But the writing class will be an open resource. If you disagree with the viewpoint expressed in it, you are free to write your own essay and submit it to The Shadow One or to whoever will be assistant-moderator here.