Please send me a sample of your BEST writing. That does NOT mean you think it’s perfect – just that you’re as proud of it as you can be.
NOTE: This sample may be the basis for me suggesting you change course levels.
Your sample can be any genre – fiction is great, but it can be anything – memoir, poetry, play, blog etc. You can choose to send a sample of your choice OR if stumped, you can choose to complete one of the simple writing exercises, below.
Write a description of a physical object that elicits a strong emotion in you. This could be a precious or even controversial object from any stage of life – childhood, adolescence – or from the present: from your home, your workplace, a garden you spend time in, or anywhere else. Basically, describe any object that makes you feel emotional. 500 words. OR
Write a description of a person that you know very well. This could be someone you love, or don’t like much at all. They should be someone who you can recall in detail. Some writers may prefer to write a description of themselves – that’s fine, too! 500 words.