Hello readers! I know you've all been waiting on the edge of your seats for Vol. 3 of the Oakland Arts Review to finally arrive.
2018-2019 Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Prizes in Nonfiction and Poetry
Cash awards to be given to the best piece in each genre that addresses the experience of being Muslim in America.
How To, and Why You Should, Write About Terminal Illness
One of the most beautiful features of fiction is that it can speak to experience. A well written piece on terminal illness can positively impact readers.
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What Is Good Writing?
Recently, the editors of the Oakland Arts Review sat down and we discussed what good writing meant, to us at least. So, what is good writing? I’m not going to sit here and pretend to know what the answer to that questions is because I think it varies from person to person. What I think … Continue reading What Is Good Writing?
Age, As a Delimiter
Age is a funny thing. It is something that many people don’t think about until they begin to feel it, either physically or metaphysically. Getting ready for bed a few nights ago, I said to my husband, “I’m writing a blog.” He says, “Oh yeah?” I say “Yeah, and it’ll be posted to the magazine’s … Continue reading Age, As a Delimiter
Using University Writing Centers as a Creative Writer
Many writers go to university writing centers for help with academic writing, such as essays and assignments for classes, but what about creative writing? Writing centers, like the Oakland University Writing Center (OUWC), provide an invaluable resource to writers looking to improve their ability and their papers; however, many writers may not consider that the … Continue reading Using University Writing Centers as a Creative Writer
Read What You Wear
In today’s society, fashion is everywhere and more prevalent than ever before. Being a fashion enthusiast myself, I can’t imagine someone not having some sort of input on the subject. I mean, everyone really does have a style if you think about it, even if you say you aren’t into fashion or don’t care about … Continue reading Read What You Wear
Exploring Narrative Styles
I've read works of literature with vastly different narrative styles—from instant messaging to an old bowl with different owners. Some of the books I've read have impacted the way I write and challenged me to be more creative with narration. When first writing short stories in high school, I never wrote anything other than first-person, … Continue reading Exploring Narrative Styles
Life as a Writer and Creator with Depression: A Reflection
Depression is something I have struggled with for a while, it was never the easiest thing to help those in my life truly understand, as well as myself, so to give my heart and mind some sort of healing, I would write about everything, especially about my depression. My grandmother had been sick with cancer, … Continue reading Life as a Writer and Creator with Depression: A Reflection
