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Academic Writing

Michael Fielding Garber — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:51:21 +0000

Academic Writing demands a rather formal style of writing. However, one must not forget the importance of imagery, if appropriate, and a subject specific tone. It is neither appropriate nor interesting to read an Architecture essay that has been written as a Science essay nor is the opposite suitable. In the coming weeks, I will approach the subject of style for academic texts, the importance of creating an informative, yet captivating narrative and the matter of substantiating your information.

Welcome!

Michael Fielding Garber — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:28:21 +0000

Welcome to the new combined “An Auctorial Journey” on WordPress!

I have combined the mini website and blog together and will continue to update things, so have a look around.

A Summer of Writing

Michael Fielding Garber — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:51:35 +0000

It is interesting to stand back and look at the greater picture and reflect upon one’s work. So far, I am nearing the end of my “great work” which you do not know the title of, and yes, there is a title.

Standing back, I see the plot-lines maturing and others still seeking that magic twist. Some ideas have not even blossomed yet, but overall this roller-coaster of ideas has a direction, no matter how contorted the road.

So, now that it is summer and I have more time on my hands, I have began to look at the shape of my work, and see themes of loss and condolence running alongside the theme of hope and expectation.

However, what makes my work all the more interesting to me, when I look at its long course, I notice that the beginning is much more unfinished than the later part. Thus I look at what I have written and see a great opportunity, and what I make of the time I find this summer is just one of the journeys of writing.

Synopsis Time!

Michael Fielding Garber — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:38:15 +0000

Well, that came quickly!

I have now began my synopsis blog for the fantasy genre. Do have a look, it is called “Reading Around the Fantasy Genre“, the name picking up on the section in my official website.

Suggested Books

Michael Fielding Garber — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:03:01 +0000

I have just added a list of suggested books (from the Fantasy genre). Have a good look at these if you have not read them. A more complete list can be found on my Official website on the “Reading Around” page. Some day when I get the time I would love to create a bit of a synopsis for the books I recommend.

Creating New Characters

Michael Fielding Garber — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:53:50 +0000

One of the fruits of my break was the creation of new characters, which existed, but had not been fully created. It all started with the drawing of a map of where the characters live. Well, the map is supposed to be drawn by a character. Any ways, it is amazing how such a simple start – the map – leads to a whole new mini-world being created. Now the character’s background can be explored more fully and realized by visiting their home rather than a flashback or dialogue of the past.

The Joy of Returning to Writing

Michael Fielding Garber — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:32:46 +0000

It’s so wonderful to start writing again! I have had a long break while I was busy working on my coursework. It is refreshing to revisit you work after standing away from it, and getting to know what you have written. Of course, in my break ideas still popped up and I wrote them on paper. Now it’s back to the keyboard.

Welcome

Michael Fielding Garber — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:56:56 +0000

Welcome to my new ‘blog’. The joy of writing is something I feel should be expressed not only through formalistic writing but also through less formal means such as this blog.

Hopefully I will say something illuminating once in a while. But most of all, I hope you enjoy my blog.