Creative Nonfiction and Essay

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What is a TTRPG?

Essay (Expository) - September 2024

This essay was written for the course "Professional Writing I" which had a focus on plain language writing. My aim with this essay was to explain what a table-top role-playing game is for the uninitiated, while still giving some interesting talking points to someone already somewhat familiar with the idea.

At the centre is a notebook with a fabric cover, a pen, and pencil lay atop it beside a small spiral bound notebook which reads, “Dungeon” across it. On the left and above the notebook is a collection of various coloured polyhedral dice and to the right is a spread out deck of playing cards face down.

Black Knot, Drupe Fruit Trees & IPM

Essay - March 2024

This essay was written for an elective course called "The Fungus Among Us." Its purpose was to explore the relationship between a fungus and a plant, and then further explore how Integrated Pest Management (IPM) would be used with this relationship. It is part persuasive in that it is for IPM, but part expository in explaining the fungus and the relationship it has with the plant.

Social Media and Democracy

Essay (Persuasive) - December 2023

This essay was the culmination of the course "Fundamentals of English." It explores how, if used correctly and a few problems are accounted for, social media can be a useful tool for a healthy democracy.

A simply illustrated cell phone shows a made up social media feed of posts talking about elections and voting.

A Message to H.P. Lovecraft

Creative Response (Letter) - November 2023

This creative response was an exploration of removing artists from art in the "Role of the Writer course." My goal was to examine how, despite being a horrible person, H.P. Lovecraft’s influence is still strong today and consider if that’s ok. Ultimately, I think this is a case-by-case issue and it’s okay to give Lovecraft attention because he gains nothing for it. I chose to write this as an anti-love letter from horror lovers.

A simple illustrated eldritch creature. At the bottom is the top half of a squid-like monster's face. Coming in from every direction are tentacles.

A Mistake

Flash Creative Nonfiction - November 2023

This story was written as part of a communications course rather than a creative writing one. I just love it so much. It encompasses the emotions felt during a dinner rush in a commercial kitchen so well.

A tall burger topped with cheese, pulled pork and crispy onions.