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Write Well Academy Journal
Welcome to the Write Well Academy Journal, a collection of articles, reflections, and practical resources on college essays, writing confidence, expressive writing, and student success.
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Colleges Want THIS in Your Challenges and Circumstances Essay—Are You Ready?
She stared at the blank page, fingers hovering over the keyboard, heart pounding. The Challenges and Circumstances Essay prompt seemed simple enough, but every sentence she typed felt wrong. Delete. Reword. Delete again. She wasn’t just writing an essay—she was trying to prove she was worthy of her dream school. What if she had started sooner? What if she had a clear plan? The good news? You don’t have to make the same mistake. Whether you're a junior just starting your colle

Kelly Anthony
Mar 4, 20253 min read


The Twain Quote That Wasn’t: A Teachable Moment for Student Writers
As information access continues to increase and become far more complicated, misattributed quotes and misinformation spread rapidly, often without question. It is essential to understand this issue is not unique to the digital era in which we currently reside. A famous example comes from literary history and involves none other than Mark Twain, a name synonymous with wit and wisdom.

Kelly Anthony
Jan 21, 20255 min read


Texting Language in Professional Communication: The Risks
As the ways in which we communicate transform into an array of increasingly digital modalities, the line between casual and professional language can blur.

Kelly Anthony
Jun 28, 20242 min read


Check the Grammar: Worksheets Ain't Working
The Way We Teach English Grammar Is Not Working As a college professor of over two decades, the anecdotal and experiential evidence is clear; English grammar worksheets are a waste of time for teachers, homeschool parents, and students. My college students can recite the rules, sometimes, but have no idea what they mean and even less idea how to apply the rules to their writing. When they try to apply the rules, their writing suffers even more. When writing without rules, t

Kelly Anthony
Jan 26, 20244 min read
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