Essays and Research Papers on Creative Writing

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts two essays about the death of prize fighter, Benny Paret, by Norman Mailer and Norman Cousins. Examples given to support the strong thesis, cited and referenced. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper outlines a fiction discussion between historical giants such as Capt. John Smith, Ebeneezer Cooke, and Robert Beverly. Also, a moral dilemma is debated by Cooke, Edward Taylor, and Jonathan Edwards. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages. In the aftermath of the events of September 11, it would seem only fitting that we, the citizens of the United States of America, would think of a way to memorialize the victims of that day forever. However, all of us are victims, whether we lost someone personal or not. ...

A 5 page creative philosophical essay which presents a hypothetical debate in which both candidates present their views on contemporary subjects. No sources are used.

A 5 page paper which examines Mark Twain’s claims against the work of Fenimore Cooper in “Fenimore Cooper’s Literary Offenses. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides a first person speech commemorating this artist who passed away in 2000. The characters who appear in the comic strip are discussed in detail. No sources.

7 pages. This interesting and thought-provoking paper gives anecdotes and explanations about the things people carry with them both emotionally and physically. Imagine the person who is never without an umbrella and also carries silent memories of childhood abuse. Consider the people that always have candy bars and snacks in purses, ...

This 5 page paper gives the function of dialogue in a fictional work. Creative examples are given to support the thesis. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 5 page paper which provides a narrative essay on a day at the beach. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the effect of the media on the general population and what types of commercial interest are influencing what is being produced. This issue is analyzed in a logical presentation, is concise with quotes from a leading expert on the media. Explanations for the excessive violence, superficiality and obscenity are given ...

A 5 page paper which defines the abstract and often allusive term that is fun. No sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the strength and weakness of the character, Forrest Gump. Gump's philosophy as comes from the sequence of events in his lifetime, are exampled and examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper speaks about deciding on one’s life’s vocation and/or occupation and the steps that one may take to find out what that might be. It urges the listener to take action to explore more than that which they are comfortable with and to expand and stretch themselves mentally, emotionally and physically in ...

This 5 page paper discusses the romance novel, A Secret Sorrow, by Karen Van Der Zee. The paper focuses on the characteristics of the romance novels and the ways in which Van Der Zee circumnavigates some of the pitfalls of the typical romance novel. Bibliography lists 1 book.

This 5 page creative essay gives two examples of the use and importance of sensory detail in the telling of a story. The first example is that of a romantic nature and the second example is that of a house burning down. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 5 page creative writing example is one of historic fiction. It is presumed that Bill Gates was born much earlier in the century and had a failed business during the Great Depression. Bill combines his talents with Steve Jobs's and together they try and fail to surpass Bill Hewlett and David Packard's ...

This 8 page paper is an outstanding example of the subject-oriented travel story. The narrator takes the reader on a ghost tour in Saint Augustine, Florida, but discovers her own soul. In addition, the student is shown 'how' this type of article is put together, with suggestions and explanations as to why it 'works'. Bibliography ...

This is an original 5 page short story about an elderly couple dealing with the gradual loss of their memory. The story is centered on the event of getting to their granddaughter’s wedding rehearsal luncheon. It begins… “As we turned onto the interstate, Bill and I both gave a sigh of relief for now this ...

This 5 page paper is a creative essay example for theme and tone in a short personal essay. The theme of homesickness and 'going home again' is shown throughout the piece. Strong introductory and conclusive paragraphs restate the thesis, which is in bold. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the flavor, personality and diversity of Los Angeles through the eyes of various artists, writers and musicians. Anna Deavere Smith's play, Twilight, is referenced heavily, as well as L.A. Confidential and the lyrics of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page short story is about a woman who receives an apology from a stranger who does not speak English. He is a young boy and she is elderly. By the time the story ends, the reader finds out that this apology, had she understood, might have saved her life. No bibliography. ...

This is a 5 page original short story about the acceptance of two sisters who had been estranged for five years. The older sister, Fiona, was always the organizer and disciplinarian of her younger sister, through which the story is told in first person. The sisters meet again at their father’s funeral and somehow make ...

This is a 10 page original story about a rigid and cynical woman named Anne who after years of self discipline and running her life and the lives of her family finds herself confronted with a violent act which changes her life and her actions forever. Anne, as a probation officer becomes too close with ...

This is an 11 page original short story about the acceptance of two sisters who had been estranged for five years. The older sister, Fiona, was always the organizer and disciplinarian of her younger sister, through which the story is told in first person. The sisters meet again at their father’s funeral and somehow make ...

This is a 5 page original short story based on historical references to daily life in colonial Peru. It begins “Rosa awoke early for she knew she was going to have a full day. In addition to her regular chores, it was a day when she had asked her mother if it she would be ...