After three strange, challenging but rewarding years as an English student at the University of Bristol, I have just completed my degree. I describe them as challenging because...
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How to Write a Creative Essay
Creativity is a key aspect of producing a memorable and engaging essay, so understanding how to write creatively is a valuable academic skill that’s beneficial across a range of...
Mastering Writing Competitions: Insider Tips from a Two-Time Winner
I’m Costas, a third-year history and Spanish student at the University of Oxford. During my time in secondary school and sixth form, I participated in various writing...
A Day in the Life of an Oxford Scholastica Tutor
Hello! I’m Alyssa, one of the Creative Writing tutors at the Oxford Scholastica Academy. In addition to my wonderful role at Oxford Scholastica, I’m an editor and a DPhil (PhD)...
Benefits of a Creative Writing Programme at the Oxford Scholastica Academy
Creative writing can be a valuable skill to practise for personal development, but it can also help you progress academically. It’s an opportunity to delve into your imagination,...
100 Best Books of All Time for High School Students
By reading widely and often, we’re able to glimpse perspectives across time and place that we might otherwise never have access to. There’s possibly no greater way to learn about...
14 Books to Read at Your Teen Book Club
Reading not only enriches the mind; it also connects us across borders and between cultures. Books offer us the opportunity to discuss and debate key themes and characters, and...
A Beginner’s Guide to Shakespeare’s Plays
William Shakespeare is one of the most famous playwrights in history, and has had an incredible impact on English literature – even the English language itself! His influence...
What’s the Difference Between Poetry and Prose?
Poetry and prose are both forms of written expression, but they differ in structure, style and purpose. Fundamentally, prose is writing in its organic form, based upon spoken...
Why Is Shakespeare Still Important?
William Shakespeare is (arguably) the most recognisable name in English literature. And even if you haven’t heard of him, you’ll know about some of his plays, like Romeo and...
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