Articles written by Jessica Gleason

Research is essential for an informative or persuasive essay. Incorporating feelings is great, but without facts to back them up, you're left with opinion.

Sep 22, 2010 - Jessica Gleason

In keeping with FOX's penchant for family oriented comedies, Sons Of Tuscon follows three brothers that hire a trouble-maker to be their stand-in dad.

May 14, 2010 - Jessica Gleason

New technology has given the public fast convenient access to information. While this eases stressful research, it also raises the temptation of copying.

May 14, 2010 - Jessica Gleason

Doctor of famous rock star, Brett Michaels gave a press conference today, informing the public that while Michels is still very sick, he has been released.

May 6, 2010 - Jessica Gleason

Online schooling's popularity is on the rise. Schooling is convenient when the student works from home, but that is no reason for the quality of the material to suffer.

Mar 8, 2010 - Jessica Gleason

The lecturer needs to be versed in writing and communicating information to an audience. These aspects need to be working with one another to ensure classroom successes.

Mar 8, 2010 - Jessica Gleason

The practice of writing notes on a chalkboard has decreased in practice and efficacy over time. Visual Power Point presentations have become an educational staple.

Mar 7, 2010 - Jessica Gleason

Some students feel like college writing courses are a waste of their time and often this is because they don't think they have anything to say.

Dec 19, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Forensics has a dual meaning. There is, of course, the gory forensics that is embodied on many TV shows, but forensics taps into a different genre, public speaking.

Dec 11, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Make-up is often an expression of one's personality and while over-the-top styles aren't always appropriate, there is no reason not to dress it up every now and again.

Aug 20, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

When submitting work for publication, whether it be to a small literary magazine or to a major publishing agency, be sure to adhere to their submission guidelines.

Aug 18, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Writing a novel in 30 days may seem like an enormous undertaking, but with the right tips and tricks the goal is not as lofty as it may seem.

Aug 18, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

WritersCafe offers a wide variety of tools for accomplished and budding writers alike. It is a comprehensive venue in which all writers are valued and supported.

Aug 18, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

The rewards of sitting in a writing classroom are endless, but where is the workshopping, networking and idea webbing done when class is over?

Aug 18, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

There are hundreds of different types of poetry ranging from the very simple to the incredibly complex. To understand the art of writing poetry they must all be explored.

Aug 15, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

There are hundreds of different types of poetry ranging from the very simple to the incredibly complex. To understand the art of writing poetry they must all be explored.

Aug 15, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Having and idea and turning it into a poem is only half the battle, there are many components and contributing factors that may make or break the poem.

Aug 15, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

There is no trick to writing poetry, though it's also a very difficult thing to master. People have pre-conceived notions that poems need to rhyme; this is not the case.

Aug 15, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Novice writers are very optimistic though lack the knowledge necessary to actually break into print. When the rejections roll in, many are discouraged, but there is hope.

Jun 28, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Despite petty denials, the '80s look is constantly showing up in the media. It is a timeless bold fashion that is sure to pop up every now and again.

Jun 28, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Closets get full pretty fast and often only get emptied when spring cleaning comes around. Instead of buying new clothes and discarding old clothes, reuse what's there.

Jun 22, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Girls are contently on the search for a messy tousled look, but often have trouble achieving this style.

Jun 22, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Rosie The Riveter, the cultural icon whose image promoted the "WOW" (Women Ordinance Workers) campaign during WW2, was and continues to be a cultural style icon.

Jun 16, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

There are many different aspects to consider when creating a written voice, the hardest of which is translating the intended meaning of something to text.

Jun 13, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Voice is perhaps the single most important aspect of memoir writing, though many textbooks will tell you otherwise, choosing to focus on grammar or punctuation.

Jun 13, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Many people have memoir-writing aspiriations. Whether it be for recording a personal history or to attain publication, about 90% of these writers never take flight.

Jun 12, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Darcy, at peace with her funeral directing career, has her world turned upside down when she is attacked by bandits out for her blood and is resucued by a sexy stranger.

Jun 12, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

The debut novel in MacInerney's Urban Werewolf series explores the trials and tribulations of half-were Sophie Garou and her struggle to survive in regular Texan society.

Jun 12, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Chase, a psychic counselor promises to "Slay" her callers' "Personal Demons." The only problems is, the personal demons have taken this as a threat.

Apr 19, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

The world of paranormal romance is a hot den of strong-willed female protagonists, though it has not always been this way. These leading ladies pack a punch.

Apr 19, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Harris' full-bodied characters and intriguing plots were an obvious choice for the transition from the written page to the small screen.

Apr 15, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

The paranormal romance genre has been growing in popularity for some time. Though, it has only recently caught the media's attention.

Apr 14, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

Sparks has brought an interesting and innovative vampire society to life. Her flare for the modernization of vampires is evident in all of her novels.

Apr 14, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

New indie artists Matt and Jasmine Commerce are a breath of unique flair in a cookie-cutter world. They are separate artists, but perform on one another's debut albums.

Feb 10, 2009 - Jessica Gleason

The trials of substitute teaching are many. It's important to present yourself as an authority from the start unless you're ready to face the consequences.

Dec 12, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

"The Portrait of A Man" is a veristic representation of the male figure in Roman art. It dates back to about 10 BCE in Rome Italy.

Dec 11, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Aphrodite of Knidos, also known as the Cnidian Aphrodite, is an interesting depiction of the Goddess herself, beautifully crafted and shrouded in controversy.

Dec 11, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Wiliams had the unique gift of illustrating entire scenes with a single sentence. His work is thought provoking and simple, beautiful in it's simplicity.

Dec 10, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Winter is in full effect and with the biting cold often comes the pesky cold or flu! Here are a few herbal remedies to keep in mind.

Dec 10, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Canadian Indie greats Tegan and Sara Quinn have joined the fight for kidney research by submitting their original painting.

Dec 10, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Last years release of "Punk Goes Crunk" was met with much criticism. So, it seems that the series creators are returning to something a little bit more on the safe side.

Dec 10, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Blogging has become one of the driving forces in the online writing world. Whether blogs are personal or professions they can earn some serious extra cash.

Dec 9, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

What people don't know is that many greeting card companies often accept freelance submissions which offers a nice supplemental income for the struggling writer.

Dec 9, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Loved by the Chicago scene, Last To Begin was a sight to see. The richly textured guitar work alone made Last To Begin worth seeing, but sadly they disbanded to soon.

Aug 7, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Two years ago Kate Nash was a virtual unknown. Now, she sits at the top of the indie pop charts as the crass little queen of your indie dreams.

Aug 7, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

The jump to major label, Atlantic, was met with harsh criticism, but Death Cab forged ahead. Death Cab has managed to stay true to their sound and Narrow Stairs is a hit.

Aug 2, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

While the post-race society theory is prevalent in Parks' play, she also employs clever historical irony. When coupled, the two ideas create a unique learning experience.

Jul 24, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Susan Bordo, in her book, 'Unbearable Weight', takes a very unorthodox approach to trying to explain and analyze the problem of anorexia.

Jul 22, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Park's play, Topdog/Underdog is unique play on the past which is also sound voice on the post-race society theory.

Jul 21, 2008 - Jessica Gleason

Karen Cushman's award winning (Newbery Honor) debut book, Catherine Called Birdy depicts the life of Catherine "Birdy" through her diary in the year 1290.

Jul 21, 2008 - Jessica Gleason