Mike Demilio1 minCollege Essay WorkshopThis is a workshop I have given many times, on how to brainstorm and prepare to write the Common App personal statement. Hope it helps...
Mike Demilio2 minWalkaboutOne of the most powerful weapons in your arsenal as a writer is your feet. The sole of each foot has more than 200,000 nerve endings in...
Mike Demilio2 minStory StructureStory structure is kind of like the armature in a sculpture; it lends form and prevents it from collapsing. I'm not a genius, but some...
Mike Demilio1 minThe Blank PageHow to break through the roadblock of the blank page. Ernest Hemingway called it "The White Bull." The blank page. You start typing,...
Mike Demilio2 minCourage and CreativityToday let's talk about courage. Guts. Intestinal fortitude. What does this have to with college essays? Everything. Summoning the courage...
Mike Demilio2 minMap Your MindEarly in the brainstorming process, mind maps are a perfect way to organize your thoughts.