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Learn to Write

A guide to help you understand the process of writing and types of writing for assignments at NorQuest College.

Narrative Writing

It is focused on storytelling (whether factual or fictional), and is usually intended to entertain or inform a reader.

Learn about storytelling

Narrative writing techniques
How to write a narrative essay (YouTube)
Novels for students (book series)
Provides critical overviews of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the work's cultural and historical significance.

Learn about Short Stories

Elements of a short story - Blackville School
How to write a short story
How to write a short story (YouTube)
How to structure a short story
Short stories for students (book series)
Provides critical overviews of short stories from all cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the story's cultural and historical significance.

Short Story Writing by Charles Raymond Barrett
ISBN: 9781775416371
Publication Date: 2009-08-01
Charles Raymond Barrett offers simple, straightforward tips and advice that will help any aspiring author sharpen their short-story writing skills.

Learn about Personal Narratives

Reflective Writing by Kate Williams (Series edited by); Mary Woolliams; Jane Spiro
ISBN: 9781352010084
Publication Date: 2020-05-28
Packed with practical advice, this concise guide explains what reflective writing is and how to approach it.

Last Updated: Feb 19, 2025 9:25 AM
URL: https://libguides.norquest.ca/write
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Subjects: Research, Writing and Citing

Tags: english language arts, proofreading, reading, writing