Exclamation Points in Emails: How Many Are Too Many?
By Genevieve Balivet I once heard that if a sentence uses an exclamation point, then that sentence isn’t strong enough on its own. And yet we use exclamation points all…
Joining a Professional Organization as a Student: The Example of STC
By Elise Taylor Networking and professional development are words that most students have heard during their college careers. More often than not though, they remain just words instead of real…
How to Conquer Your Email Writing Anxiety
By Genevieve Balivet Isn’t it strange that no one talks about how nerve-wracking writing an email is? With any email I’ve ever written, doubts and questions have floated through my…
Building Community in Virtual Spaces: The GVSU Writing Major Networking Event
by Hannah Kelly Transitioning from the classroom to the professional world can be an overwhelming task for many graduating students. It can be difficult to see how skills may transition…
Beyond the Classroom: Professional Development and Campus Resources
By Elaina Smith Throughout our college experience, we are often reminded of the important roles that networking, gaining experience, and building a portfolio play in our journeys to finding a…
Are Business Cards a Thing of the Past?
By Jessica Barnard Business cards have often been hailed as fast, efficient ways of networking. However, many people are beginning to wonder if business cards are a thing of the…
What makes you a Professional Writer?
By Olivia Trappen When someone writes, it makes them a writer. But at what point do they become a professional writer? Does a writer earn the term “professional” after passing…
How can Professional Writers Deal with Zoom Fatigue?
By Hannah Kelly and Dawson Heath As professional writing students, we are familiar with a lot of extra screen time. Our work is inherently digital– from physically writing and editing…
Why are internships a good idea? Lessons from the Writing Department Internship Night
By Julianna Schrier Every fall semester, the GVSU Writing Department and the Organization for Professional Writers host an internship info session. The main goal is to demystify the process of…