An earlier version of this essay was published in the author’s blog on May 16, 2012. Modern man (and woman) is very interested in speed, on land and sea and in the air, but also in “scoring” student ...

Writing is a much-prized skill and a difficult one to master and, while some are naturally gifted in stringing sentences together, we all need to take the time to learn the craft. Whether you want to ...

Writing Across the Curriculum (or WAC) is a pedagogical movement that has flourished at colleges and universities across the US for more than 40 years. Throughout its history, WAC has shown that ...

Admission for Yale creative writing courses remains exceptionally competitive, even as the English department says it will take steps to make its offering more accessible. The department has seen ...