u/EasySwordfish4852

Everyone always says to “read more” if you want to improve your writing (sound advice). But I’ve heard some people say to specifically read classics, because obviously most of those books will be well written (hence being called ”classics”). But what if the genre you‘re writing about doesn’t remotely relate to how classic books sound? Or what if simply don’t like reading them?

Curious to what you guys think about this advice🤔

Anybody else here struggle with writing their intros? I tend to write a lot of shorter works, but the first few paragraphs are always a pain. I know a lot of people say to finish the rest of the draft and loop back around to the intro, but personally that just doesn't work for me. I guess it's just hard to make it sound engaging without coming off as too cliche or "cringe" (for lack of a better word). Any advice? What's your approach to writing your intros? Good conclusions are also kinda hard to write, but that's a post for another day honestly.

Has anybody here ever gotten a scholarship from this school? Considering transferring here from a community college, so I know transfer students probably have less scholarships that they are available to apply too in general. Does Chico state give out full rides? Just looking for someone who has any experience with getting a scholarship from this school though. Thanks