Essays and Research Papers on Creative Writing

A 5 page essay discussing the need for fund raising activities to purchase softball equipment for a new team. Rather than the worn-out approaches of selling candy and having car washes, the writer offers two more creative fund-raising events. Costs for the equipment are also outlined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page essay based on a fictional character outlining a specific personal trait--the trait of inaction. The writer seeks to reflect an ephiphany of personal understanding and to effect a change.

This 5 page essay recounts the fictional story of a boy discovering that girls could be 'real' people, too. He even discovers that they can do some things as well as he can . . . and better.

A 3 page descriptive essay aimed at stimulating literary senses of smell, sound, feel, etc; The writer describes a long family car ride with a dog who had been sprayed by a skunk. Writing technique is extremely creative and descriptions are well-presented.

This 5 page fictitious account describes the life of a woman who grew up in Brooklyn, New York during the depression era and World War II. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page example of the use of literary technique in a commemorative speech. Focus is on literary techniques. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

7 pages in length. As the world faced another millennium, the year 1999 represented a period in time when the earth was sicker than ever, showing signs of perpetual death in virtually every aspect of existence. That was more than fifty years ago, and one has to take a good, hard look ...

A free-flowing 5 page essay on a specific internal environment. The writer describes a house and the feelings and memories it inspires in her.

A 6 page essay recounting the story of a construction worker's fall from the roof of a two-story warehouse. Previously laid off during an economic downturn in southern California, a resurgence resulted in his being recalled as a roofing foreman. Before the fall, he was intolerant and often verbally abusive toward the Spanish-speaking day ...

A short, 2 page essay attempting to define wisdom and its components of knowledge, insight and judgment. The writer mentions studies into the decision-making process and asserts that wisdom is an effective insulator against slipping into bitterness when life just doesn't go 'right.'

A 5 page fictional account of the journey of an anonymous Englishman, recently converted to the Mormon faith, from his prosperous seaside life in the English village of Felixstowe to a new life in Beaver, Utah. The writer discussed what both Felixstowe and Beaver were like in 1894, as well as the missionary activities of ...

This 5 page story takes place in medieval times. The main character in this first person account is a 16 year old aristocrat. It givers her perception of the commons. The writer utilizes historical fact to create an accurate work of fiction.

A 6 page paper on in-line skating that includes discussion of safety issues, including industry and community response, reference to training manuals, stats on numbers of people skating, endorsements from enthusiasts and traditional bureaus, and a section on why adults skate. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page essay on the differences between the types of experiences today's freshmen have versus his counterpart sixty years ago. One source cited.

A 16 page original play set in the nineteenth century. Entitled "Ashes to Ashes." Excellent review material either for those studying playwrighting or late nineteenth - early twentieth century life.

6 pages in length. A short play in which the main character is presented with a moral dilemma as to whether or not he should make an illegal drug delivery for someone he knows and respects. The character's girlfriend plays a significant role in helping him to decide. Cast of Characters is included.

A 6 page paper discussing courage and how it is used by people to support causes, and in their everyday lives. An argument is made that capitalism -- is not truly courageous and that social concerns should take precedence, if we are to avoid 'courageous' wars and revolutions caused by oppression and greed. No Bibliography.

A 6 page essay that looks at four historic works as to how these texts relate to the issue of the state's control of the individual. The texts examined are Antigone, an autobiography of Fredrick Douglass, On Liberty by John Stuart Mill, and The Communist Manifesto. The writer draws parallel between these classic works. Includes ...

A 6 page paper comparing the Harley-Davidson FLSTN Heritage Softail Special, the Honda Shadow 1100 American Classic Edition (A.C.E.), and the Yamaha Royal Star 1300. As can be seen by the inclusion of the Harley, these are not racing or track bikes, but the big and road-only cruisers. There's no 'Easy Rider' here; ...

This 3 page analysis of Mary McCarthy's Memories of a Catholic Girlhood explores her essays in terms of skill and style. The work is contrasted with her fiction and the subject matter contained in the book is explored. McCarthy's technique of contrasting writing with use of italics is noted throughout the essay. The book ...

A 5 page fictional 'journal entry' as it would appear to have been written by Helen Burns, Jane Eyre's school friend. The book tells the story of an incident at the Lowood Institution soon after Jane's arrival, except it relates the story from Helen's point of view as opposed to Jane's. No bibliography.

This 5 page report discusses the series of contrasts in 'Jane Eyre.' Throughout the novel, Charlotte Bronte suggests her protagonist's inner conflict between reason and desire, rationality and passion, restraint and emotion. She is an ever-fluctuating combination of contrasts and she experiences the effects of those contrasts in nearly every aspect of both her inner ...

A 4 page paper which analyzes and compares the social classes described in Charlotte Bronte's 1846 novel, 'Jane Eyre,' with those in Richard Brinsley Sheridan's 1777 novel, 'The School For Scandal.' Bibliography lists 2 sources.

8 pages in length. The graduating students of Turks and Caicos Islands are embarking upon a new phase of their lives: the challenge of entering the working world. Their choice of direction marks the emergence of all the talents, goals and aspirations they have amassed throughout their academic career. By providing the ...

3 pages in length. There exist many connotations to the term "big brother." Not only does a big brother represent strength and support to the siblings underneath him, but he also symbolizes the most important hero in their lives. To be a big brother means to take on the responsibility of educating ...