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The orange-gold of the tiger, with its black velvet artist stripes, was a proud sight amid the tall grasses and sunbathing rocks.

There is something about the tiger, a poem of liberty in its genes, a sense that it was born to roam and breathe clean air all of its days and nights.

The tiger was chocolate spread on marmalade, as if God had infused paddington bear with a kitty cat and made it every bit as splendid as its lion cousins.

Shining from those golden eyes was a knowledge of this wild place and a sense that it was all the home a tiger could ever wish for.

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Describing a Tiger

This post describes a tiger in a rainforest in three levels. Level 1 is for beginners, Level 3 is for intermediate learners and Level 5 is for advanced English speakers. It uses the five senses as much as possible. For much more of these types of posts, please check out my new book Writing with Stardust by clicking the book title or the images below. It comes with a spelling workbook as well.

Enough of that, however, and let us talk about tigers. At the bottom of the post are 20 interesting facts about tigers (largest tiger, worst man eaters, greatest tiger hunters etc.). First of all, let me clear something up right now. A tiger would kick a lion’s butt in a fight. I know this because I researched it and found out that the Roman civilians watching fights in the Coliseum tended to bet on the tiger and usually won. As regards a bear, you will have to read the rest of the post. Happy hunting……….

TIGER: LEVEL 1

1. A tiger has glowing, amber eyes and he is scary.

2. His muscles ripple when he walks.

3. He usually flicks his tail before he leaps at you.

4. His movements are deadly and he prowls the jungle at night. He sometimes hunts by day.

5. He is almost invisible because of his striped fur, which blends in with the trees.

6. He is as silent as a ghost and although his paws are as big as saucers, he cannot be heard.

7. His fur is a flame-and–coal mix and he is powerful and fearless.

8. Because of his razor sharp teeth and powerful legs, he is the top predator in the jungle.

9. He has a large and heavy head and his roars and growls are terrifying.

10. If you heard him up close, you would know the meaning of fear and terror.

A TIGER HUNTING A DEER: LEVEL 3

The tigress is a truly majestic creature. She is the alpha animal in the jungle and for good reason. She moves with a fluid grace that no other animal can match. Padding silently, she can creep up on any creature and kill them with a single swipe of her outsized paws. Once those thorn shaped claws rip at you, it is all but over. She is phantom silent and melts into the bush like molten gold into a cast. When she finds a good ambush site, she lurks in the shadows. Then she waits for prey to pass, observing everything with her glittering, feline eyes. When her target appears, she pounces with a coiled energy that is both fearsome and pitiless.

That is why many explorers and adventurers speak of having fear in the jungle. It is a vast supermarket of food and man-meat is on the menu also. The saw-toothed leaves of the jungle drip with rain and menace alike.

Only once have I seen a tiger hunt. It was in India a few summers back and I had a bird’s eye view from the back of an elephant. I saw the tigress skulking up towards a sambar deer. Her dappled coat was sunrise-orange with bat-black stripes. She had a lumpy, blocky head with large, carnivorous incisors. I feared for the deer when she swished her tail. It was a sign she was going to attack and she did. With a mighty leap, she sprung upon the shellshocked deer. A snarl, a rip, a grunt of satisfaction and it was over. I was just glad it wasn’t me.

A TIGER IN A RAINFOREST: LEVEL 5

The beauty or the beast? It is hard to tell which is which sometimes, the tiger or the rainforest.

I have walked through jungles where the sun followed us like a lodestar through the tangled heads of the trees. It burned with a blinding exquisiteness that made you shield your eyes and bless your existence. The light was lustrous in the open spaces and seemed undistilled from heaven to earth in the lonely ones. It can seem like a laser show at times as gem clear beams filter through the trees. The warmth of it settles over your face like a silken mask and life is a golden joy. That is the thing about the seraph-light of the jungle; it can sweep down like the handloom of the gods one moment, pure and clear and long of line. Then the day lengthens and shadow and fear takes over. Pure, unadulterated fear.

I have walked through jungles where the witch-light of the shadows can unman you. The trees there were Triassic-tall with heads as thick as megaflora. They loomed over everything, silent and brooding in their leafy reverie. Their boughs were as thick as barrels and reached upwards like the despairing limbs of the damned. Hanging from them were goatees of moss, mangrove-green and swishing with a lazy spite. Pools of shadow formed under those trees and fevered eyes, glazed with hunger, lurked in the carnal-black darkness. I have seen webs which shimmered like the Star of David catching man and beast unawares at night. To see a nest of Godzilla sized spiders scurry out and become bloated from their plunder is to see too much. All the while, an amphitheatre of sounds follows you through such jungles. You have never heard such a maddening cocktail of whoops, squawks, screeches and wails. Nor would you wish to.

I have walked through jungles where the rain came down in an unrelenting torrent for weeks on end. This wasn’t the dinging, pinging rain that you might read about in a storybook. This was biblical rain. You may, quite rightly, harrumph; that rains and rainforests are expected to be bedfellows and to think otherwise is balderdash. Bah humbug, you might remark, and fiddlesticks too. Ah, but you have never walked through a jungle quite like this. This was Noahs-Ark-type rain, a cataclysm of water that fell upon us like the fountain of the gods had overflowed. When it was at its most ardent, it hammered at the waxy ferns like lunatics with pencils. When it was quieter, it sounded like a hose was sprinkling silver nails onto the plants instead of water. In between, it was like walking in a plunking, thumping asylum of sound designed to unhinge you. Our clothes stuck to us like barnacles and grated at us just as much. Our food was wet, our kindling was wet and our spirits were sunken. So much so that one of our party got to his knees, raised his arms aloft and prayed to the heavens to be turned into a dolphin and have done with it. His prayers must have been answered as the rain stopped Forrest-Gumpian-style and was not seen again. When it had finished, the jungle became a paradise on earth.

Yes. I have walked through many jungles but I have only run through one. I will never forget that morning. The jungle had a distinctive smell after a spell of heavy rain. It was a jasmine-and-gingerbread fragrance, a floral fragrance mixed with the loamy must of rotting logs. The mist drifted around the trees in phantasmal veils, slowly burning away. The light filtered through the mist with a spectral aura and we came upon a waterfall of sumptuous size and beauty. We decided to camp there as it had an Arcadian allure rare in the modern world. The infinity pool was as clear as a diamond and as polished as a lady’s mirror. A great chute of water fed this pool and the spray it threw up burned with an ornamental light when the sunbeams caught it. The water tasted seltzer fresh and some of our party went for a swim in the huge pool. Every plant with barb, hook and thorn had tried to rip at us that day and it was good to wash away our cares. The half-light of dusk had not yet arrived and we felt safe. The jungle does not care for the moods of man, however, as we were about to find out.

It started as a rumbling which we were sure was the baritone hum of the waterfall. She must have been stalking us for a while, treading behind us as silent as a wraith. I saw her first and was mesmerised. Her great, convex head poked through a bush on a ridge high above us. A pair of smouldering, chatoyant eyes scanned the party, trying to establish which among us was the easiest of prey. They were feral of gaze and implacable in their hatred of us, two bright orbs of doubloon-gold. She padded out of the vegetation with a balletic grace, shoulders bunched and muscles rippling. Her transverse stripes blended perfectly into her surroundings, breaking up her silhouette. I could see why she was the jungle’s apex predator when she flashed her giant, vampirish fangs at me. She looked deep into my soul, saw the fear, whisked her tail and sprang at me from her lofty perch.

I can tell you now, reader, you have never experienced the terror of a tigress putting you down on her menu of the day. Time slowed down and curiously, as if from a great distance, I admired her savage grandeur as she plunged down. Her colours seemed to ignite in the light, a combustible mix of ember-orange and gunpowder-black. Her mighty forelimbs descended upon me and I could see her retractile claws emerge from their furry pouches. I had a heartquake then and the flight-or-fight response kicked in. I flew. I rolled to one side and got a raking slash down my left arm for my troubles. I was only saved because her ambush height had been so great, she needed time to absorb the impact on her legs. I ran towards the camp screaming at the top of my voice. I hoped and prayed the guards were as alert as they claimed to be. Behind me, I could hear the huffing breath of the tiger come closer and then two shots rang out, followed by a volley of gunfire. I felt a clawed foot slashing my back and then it slipped away. I fell to the ground and my entire body went into convulsions. The adrenaline rush was over and my body was charging me for the price. The tigress lay dead behind me. That was my encounter with a tiger and it is one I never wish to see repeated.

I no longer see the jungle as a place of mist and mystique. I see danger lurking everywhere and the forest’s canopy seems to press down on top of me in a suffocating way. Although I still admire tigers, their burnished-copper coat is not one I wish to see again anytime soon.

TIGER FACTS

1. A tiger can jump 16 feet up from a standing position.

2. He can leap 33 feet (and possibly a lot more) while on the run.

3. A tiger can hurdle a double-decker bus lengthways (if he chooses to do so!).

4. The worst man eater was the Champarat tiger who killed 436 recorded victims in Nepal and India. Jim Corbett, a famous hunter, shot it dead in 1907.

5. The biggest tiger ever recorded in the wild was 12 foot long and weighed 845lbs. It was a Siberian tiger.

6. The biggest Bengal tiger recorded was 11 feet long and weighed 857lbs.

7. There are six species of tiger alive today: Siberian, South China, Indochinese, Malayan, Sumatran and Bengal.

8. Three species have become extinct in the last 60 years: the Javan, Bali and Caspian tigers.

9. There are only about 3,500 tigers left in the wild today. There are 12,000 in captivity in the U.S alone.

10. The word ‘tiger’ comes from a Persian word (‘tigris’) meaning ‘arrow’.

11. The tiger has killed more humans than any other large cat.

12. Siberian tigers are the world’s largest tigers. Their average size is 3.5m and they weigh 300 kilograms plus.

13. The Sumatran tiger is the smallest at 2m and 200 kilograms plus.

14. Modern scientists believe that tigers have a better short term memory than humans. They have a memory dozens of times better than primates and hundreds of times better than dogs. This is probably because they are solitary and their ‘mental map’ of their territory and the habits, location and type of prey items in it needs to be very strong.

15. Lions can mate with tigers to create ‘ligers’. These are the largest cats in the world at a whopping 4m long.

16. Incredibly, they have also been known to mate with leopards in the wild.

17. Tigers have been studied imitating the call of their prey in order to lure them in. In particular, the sambar deer’s mating call has been replicated by many tigers in India.

18. Tigers live for about 25 years on average, both in the wild and captivity. Some can live for 40 years, however.

19. The greatest hunter of all time was Jim Corbett. He killed a total of 33 man-eaters between 1907 and 1938. At least three of these were leopards but we won’t hold it against him! His first hunt for a man-eater ended in the death of mankind’s greatest, known serial killer! The Champarat tiger had killed 436 RECORDED victims. This means there were probably many, many more. Even the Nepalese army had been sent out to kill it but couldn’t. They merely drove it into India where Jim Corbett was waiting……

Jim also killed the Panar leopard (over 400 recorded kills) in 1910.

He also killed the feared Radraprag leopard (126 recorded kills) in 1926.

20. The worst group of man-eaters in history were the lion pride of Njombe in Tanzania. Between 1932 and 1947, they killed at least 1,500 people and maybe as many as 2,000. A very brave hunter called George Rushby eventually killed them one by one. The worst serial killer alive today is probably a crocodile called ‘Gustave’ in Burundi. He is responsible for the deaths of at least 300 people, according to a French herpetologist called Patrick Faye who has been studying him since the late 1990’s. All efforts to capture him have failed, a film called ‘Primeval’ was made about him and he is still out there today terrorising villagers.

And finally. Who would win a fight between a bear and a tiger? A tiger can kill a sloth bear with a single swipe and has been seen to do so many times. In March, 2011 in Ankara, Turkey, a tiger reached into the lion’s enclosure and killed a lion with one swipe, severing his jugular vein. A large tiger is also intelligent enough to reach down and poke out the eye of any crocodile who tries to attack him while he is swimming. On land, he tries to flip over the crocodile in order to disembowel his soft underbelly. This behaviour has also been recorded.

Does this make the tiger the most dangerous large mammal on our planet? Probably not. A polar bear would be a very dangerous adversary for a tiger as he has fur so tough even a tiger would struggle to get through it. Who would win? Probably the polar bear but we will never know as their habitats are so different. If you have thoughts on this or on any other aspects of the post, feel free to share them with me and I will try to respond. Take care for now. Liam.

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Good information and wow words! I have looked at this site because I need to write a story about an animal so I chose a tiger

Thanks, Neve. I enjoyed doing the research for the tiger. I never realised they could jump a double decker bus until now! Thanks for the lovely comment and I hope you write a beautiful story on the tiger. Best of luck. Liam.

This is so awesome! Top predator in the jungle, swishes her tail before pouncing, blends perfectly with her surrounding . . . So much information!

I’m so proud of the tigress! (No offense, I just have this strong love for them)

Hi Tigress: I’m delighted you found the post helpful and I hope you have a prosperous New Year. Thanks for the kind words and I hope to add more posts in 2014. Cheers for now. Liam.

You made a mistake sorry, it says lions can mate with LIONS to make ligers And thanks so much for the info!

Hi Sairah: I hope you are well. Thanks for pointing that out. It’s now corrected and you are very wise! Cheers for now. Liam.

hello~ thanks for the great information but I was wondering if you can also do a post on describing a wolf? 🙂 have a nice day!

Hi Pear: How are you? Thanks for the comment. I never got around to describing a wolf but I hope to do it some time if I get the chance. I hope this answers your question and cheers again for the comment. ‘Bye for now. Liam.

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Alpha predators tigers and bears, beautiful beautiful predators who sometimes eat people, very sad if predators disappear, and then no one will sometimes eat in the woods walking people will be very boring and sad.

Wow this was really helpful for me The words are really rich an I looooove it…… Thx for everything

This discribe is beautifull.Because i love Tiger.so,Unbeliveal.

Hi Timir: Thanks for the kind comment. Wishing you well. Lam

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I am writing a personal essay about an encounter with a tiger i had many, many years ago in Thailand. And until i came upon your website, I have been struggling with tiger descriptions. Now, I am sure there is no need to look any further as your effort is as good as it gets.

Thank you very much,

Hi Jules hope you are well. Thanks very much for the considerate comment and I’m glad I could help. Cheers for now and thanks again. Liam.

Amazing descriptive work

Thank you very much for your kind comment. Cheers. Liam.

I was not expecting this I mean I diddn’t get the descriptive writing I wanted but still it was really interesting

I enjoyed reading through the facts thank you for finding these these facts out thanks Ali

i was writing a fact book and a desciptive book !!!!!! thanks for helping ! you guys are awesome

Hi Ali: You’re very welcome. Glad it helped. Cheers for now. Liam.

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The Compelling Tales We Tell of Fictional Tigers

Katy yocom on ten enduring stories of an endangered species.

At first I was merely charmed. A tigress at the Louisville Zoo gave birth to a litter of cubs, and I visited weekly, watching them grow from tottering fuzzballs into leaping, pouncing youngsters. The best visits yielded stories: the day little Leela tumbled into a stream and discovered to her astonishment that she could swim. The day Jai and Mohan paraded around single file, one holding the other’s tail between his teeth, looking like characters from Dr. Seuss’s “King Looie Katz.”

I began reading books by naturalists, and they taught me that every encounter with a wild tiger has its own narrative arc. Even if a tiger is resting in the shade, doing nothing in particular, there’s a story there. You see it in the tales of hunting expeditions recounted in the 1944 classic Man-Eaters of Kumaon by Jim Corbett. You see it in Spell of the Tiger by Sy Montgomery, in which the only defense against tiger attack is the intercession of gods.

Those books also confronted me with a truth I already knew, if vaguely: that the fate of tigers hangs in the balance. I still visited the zoo babies, but now I saw their bright faces in the context of an impending disaster.

It’s a fraught thing to get mixed up with an endangered species. My novel, Three Ways to Disappear , grew out of that clash of love and grief. I imagined a character, an American woman who moves to India to work for tiger conservation, driven by the aftereffects of a long-ago family tragedy.

I began to hunt for tiger encounters of my own.

That quest took me halfway around the world, to Ranthambore National Park in the Indian state of Rajasthan, a landscape teeming with wildlife—not only tigers but leopards, langur monkeys, chital deer, wild boar. One cool, sunny morning, I saw a subadult tiger capture an infant deer and lie down with it, uncertain what to do. Finally it picked up the fawn by the back of the neck and carried it into the tall grass.

My memories of these encounters remain indelible. The zoologist Ullas Karanth said, “When you see a tiger, it is always like a dream.” Yes—but a vivid one. Because it could so easily kill us, our senses go on high alert in the presence of a wild tiger. We cannot look away.

Yet we are so close to wiping them out. People are often surprised to learn that fewer than 4,000 wild tigers live in the world today. Their numbers have plummeted since the beginning of the twentieth century, due first to hunting and now to poaching, habitat loss, climate change, and the trade in their body parts for use as medicine—an ironic side effect of their immense charisma and power. It’s not a coincidence that the Sanskrit word for tiger is viagra . And while there are no actual tiger parts in pharmaceutical Viagra, there’s considerable demand in some corners of the world for tiger penis soup to bolster male sexual performance. Tiger bones, brains, whiskers, and claws are also in high demand as remedies for other ailments.

More than one early reader has used the word “longing” in reference to my novel. What they are describing is the tension between my love for tigers and my fear for their fate.

Here are the ten best tigers in fiction.

Yann Martel, Life of Pi

My first tiger as an adult was Richard Parker, and I loved him passionately. True, he wanted to eat Pi, but every time Pi tended to him and Richard Parker allowed it, my heart lifted. The privilege of that contact moved me: the human serving the wild beast. Take that literally or metaphorically—and the novel invites you to decide for yourself—the relationship between Richard Parker and Pi is a master class on storytelling, faith, and the terrible will to live.

R. K. Narayan, A Tiger for Malgudi

An aging Bengal tiger looks back on his eventful life. When he meets a guru, he learns to adopt the way of nonviolence. This slim novel, told from the tiger’s point of view, gives us a life spent evolving, finding companionship, and finally letting go. In the introduction, Narayan writes, “[W]ith a few exceptions here and there, humans have monopolized the attention of fiction writers.” This touching fable asks us to consider that humans aren’t the only animals with individual lives that matter.

Amitav Ghosh, The Hungry Tide

Tigers in the Sundarbans archipelago are known man-eaters, killing villagers and eating their livestock. In Ghosh’s novel, tigers and human communities clash in this dangerous waterscape. When a marauding tiger is murdered, the predicament is illuminated: If the tiger’s death is to be lamented, what about the deaths of its victims—or are they too poor to matter?

Fiona McFarlane, The Night Guest

Like many tigers, the one in The Night Guest is unseen but vividly felt. Ruth, widowed and slipping, senses him some nights in her house; her cats feel him, too. He’s a dream, but he isn’t. At the same time, a “government carer” arrives and establishes herself as an ever-larger presence in Ruth’s home. This novel—by turns comic and suspenseful—takes on trust, dependence, and the aftereffects of colonialism. If a tiger can be an emissary, this one is it.

Téa Obreht, The Tiger’s Wife

Spooked by falling bombs during the Second World War, a tiger escapes from a zoo and haunts the forest above a village, where he soon forms a bond with a young deaf-mute woman. When she later appears pregnant, villagers deduce that she has become the tiger’s wife. This tiger, whom villagers call the Devil, is less a demon than a mirror for their own war-inflected terrors.

Julio Cortázar, “Bestiary”

In this 1951 tale from Argentina, young Isabel is sent to spend the summer at a home in which a tiger lives. The unseen beast rules the household; before anyone enters a room, someone must determine that the tiger isn’t currently occupying it. But Isabel’s hosts shrug off the predicament; the house has many rooms, after all, and the tiger can only be in one of them. A timeless—and timely—allegory for how we shape our lives to accommodate chaos and repression.

Jorge Luis Borges, “Blue Tigers”

My own book cover features a leaping blue tiger, so inevitably I was drawn to this short story, though its “tigers” are actually blue stones that multiply and disappear spontaneously, horrifying the narrator, who takes their mutability as a curse. Even so, the rumor of actual blue tigers puts the story in motion, and in literature, tigers excel at making things happen.

Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book

When I discovered The Jungle Book , I was upset that Shere Khan is cast as Mowgli’s enemy. Shere Khan is vilified for breaking the Law of the Jungle. Born lame, he mostly kills cattle. The other animals call him “Butcher,” but to me, the condemnation rings false.

A. A. Milne, The House at Pooh Corner

Tigger is a cheery fellow, if unsure of his identity. Spotting himself in Pooh’s looking-glass, he exclaims, “I’ve found somebody just like me. I thought I was the only one of them.” (Did Milne intend this as a commentary on extinction? Doubtful, but it’s not a bad one.) Like all literary tigers, Tigger is a chaos generator, but an endearing one, cluelessly disrupting the routines and repressions that help other animals feel safe.

Peter Brown, Mr. Tiger Goes Wild

The thing about repression is that the spirit eventually rebels. In this charming picture book, Mr. Tiger can no longer bear the strictures of his drab Victorian town. Next thing you know, he loses his top hat—then his entire suit of clothes—and takes to the wilderness. But his romps become lonely. Returning to town, he brings his subversive ways back with him; the other town animals see the appeal, and a happy compromise is struck. An Apollonian-Dionysian parable about finding balance where you live.

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Katy Yocom’s Three Ways to Disappear is out now from Ashland Creek Press.

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What Is Creative Writing? (Ultimate Guide + 20 Examples)

Creative writing begins with a blank page and the courage to fill it with the stories only you can tell.

I face this intimidating blank page daily–and I have for the better part of 20+ years.

In this guide, you’ll learn all the ins and outs of creative writing with tons of examples.

What Is Creative Writing (Long Description)?

Creative Writing is the art of using words to express ideas and emotions in imaginative ways. It encompasses various forms including novels, poetry, and plays, focusing on narrative craft, character development, and the use of literary tropes.

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Let’s expand on that definition a bit.

Creative writing is an art form that transcends traditional literature boundaries.

It includes professional, journalistic, academic, and technical writing. This type of writing emphasizes narrative craft, character development, and literary tropes. It also explores poetry and poetics traditions.

In essence, creative writing lets you express ideas and emotions uniquely and imaginatively.

It’s about the freedom to invent worlds, characters, and stories. These creations evoke a spectrum of emotions in readers.

Creative writing covers fiction, poetry, and everything in between.

It allows writers to express inner thoughts and feelings. Often, it reflects human experiences through a fabricated lens.

Types of Creative Writing

There are many types of creative writing that we need to explain.

Some of the most common types:

Short stories
Screenplays
Flash fiction
Creative Nonfiction

Short Stories (The Brief Escape)

Short stories are like narrative treasures.

They are compact but impactful, telling a full story within a limited word count. These tales often focus on a single character or a crucial moment.

Short stories are known for their brevity.

They deliver emotion and insight in a concise yet powerful package. This format is ideal for exploring diverse genres, themes, and characters. It leaves a lasting impression on readers.

Example: Emma discovers an old photo of her smiling grandmother. It’s a rarity. Through flashbacks, Emma learns about her grandmother’s wartime love story. She comes to understand her grandmother’s resilience and the value of joy.

Novels (The Long Journey)

Novels are extensive explorations of character, plot, and setting.

They span thousands of words, giving writers the space to create entire worlds. Novels can weave complex stories across various themes and timelines.

The length of a novel allows for deep narrative and character development.

Readers get an immersive experience.

Example: Across the Divide tells of two siblings separated in childhood. They grow up in different cultures. Their reunion highlights the strength of family bonds, despite distance and differences.

Poetry (The Soul’s Language)

Poetry expresses ideas and emotions through rhythm, sound, and word beauty.

It distills emotions and thoughts into verses. Poetry often uses metaphors, similes, and figurative language to reach the reader’s heart and mind.

Poetry ranges from structured forms, like sonnets, to free verse.

The latter breaks away from traditional formats for more expressive thought.

Example: Whispers of Dawn is a poem collection capturing morning’s quiet moments. “First Light” personifies dawn as a painter. It brings colors of hope and renewal to the world.

Plays (The Dramatic Dialogue)

Plays are meant for performance. They bring characters and conflicts to life through dialogue and action.

This format uniquely explores human relationships and societal issues.

Playwrights face the challenge of conveying setting, emotion, and plot through dialogue and directions.

Example: Echoes of Tomorrow is set in a dystopian future. Memories can be bought and sold. It follows siblings on a quest to retrieve their stolen memories. They learn the cost of living in a world where the past has a price.

Screenplays (Cinema’s Blueprint)

Screenplays outline narratives for films and TV shows.

They require an understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, and dialogue. Screenplays must fit film production constraints.

Example: The Last Light is a screenplay for a sci-fi film. Humanity’s survivors on a dying Earth seek a new planet. The story focuses on spacecraft Argo’s crew as they face mission challenges and internal dynamics.

Memoirs (The Personal Journey)

Memoirs provide insight into an author’s life, focusing on personal experiences and emotional journeys.

They differ from autobiographies by concentrating on specific themes or events.

Memoirs invite readers into the author’s world.

They share lessons learned and hardships overcome.

Example: Under the Mango Tree is a memoir by Maria Gomez. It shares her childhood memories in rural Colombia. The mango tree in their yard symbolizes home, growth, and nostalgia. Maria reflects on her journey to a new life in America.

Flash Fiction (The Quick Twist)

Flash fiction tells stories in under 1,000 words.

It’s about crafting compelling narratives concisely. Each word in flash fiction must count, often leading to a twist.

This format captures life’s vivid moments, delivering quick, impactful insights.

Example: The Last Message features an astronaut’s final Earth message as her spacecraft drifts away. In 500 words, it explores isolation, hope, and the desire to connect against all odds.

Creative Nonfiction (The Factual Tale)

Creative nonfiction combines factual accuracy with creative storytelling.

This genre covers real events, people, and places with a twist. It uses descriptive language and narrative arcs to make true stories engaging.

Creative nonfiction includes biographies, essays, and travelogues.

Example: Echoes of Everest follows the author’s Mount Everest climb. It mixes factual details with personal reflections and the history of past climbers. The narrative captures the climb’s beauty and challenges, offering an immersive experience.

Fantasy (The World Beyond)

Fantasy transports readers to magical and mythical worlds.

It explores themes like good vs. evil and heroism in unreal settings. Fantasy requires careful world-building to create believable yet fantastic realms.

Example: The Crystal of Azmar tells of a young girl destined to save her world from darkness. She learns she’s the last sorceress in a forgotten lineage. Her journey involves mastering powers, forming alliances, and uncovering ancient kingdom myths.

Science Fiction (The Future Imagined)

Science fiction delves into futuristic and scientific themes.

It questions the impact of advancements on society and individuals.

Science fiction ranges from speculative to hard sci-fi, focusing on plausible futures.

Example: When the Stars Whisper is set in a future where humanity communicates with distant galaxies. It centers on a scientist who finds an alien message. This discovery prompts a deep look at humanity’s universe role and interstellar communication.

Watch this great video that explores the question, “What is creative writing?” and “How to get started?”:

What Are the 5 Cs of Creative Writing?

The 5 Cs of creative writing are fundamental pillars.

They guide writers to produce compelling and impactful work. These principles—Clarity, Coherence, Conciseness, Creativity, and Consistency—help craft stories that engage and entertain.

They also resonate deeply with readers. Let’s explore each of these critical components.

Clarity makes your writing understandable and accessible.

It involves choosing the right words and constructing clear sentences. Your narrative should be easy to follow.

In creative writing, clarity means conveying complex ideas in a digestible and enjoyable way.

Coherence ensures your writing flows logically.

It’s crucial for maintaining the reader’s interest. Characters should develop believably, and plots should progress logically. This makes the narrative feel cohesive.

Conciseness

Conciseness is about expressing ideas succinctly.

It’s being economical with words and avoiding redundancy. This principle helps maintain pace and tension, engaging readers throughout the story.

Creativity is the heart of creative writing.

It allows writers to invent new worlds and create memorable characters. Creativity involves originality and imagination. It’s seeing the world in unique ways and sharing that vision.

Consistency

Consistency maintains a uniform tone, style, and voice.

It means being faithful to the world you’ve created. Characters should act true to their development. This builds trust with readers, making your story immersive and believable.

Is Creative Writing Easy?

Creative writing is both rewarding and challenging.

Crafting stories from your imagination involves more than just words on a page. It requires discipline and a deep understanding of language and narrative structure.

Exploring complex characters and themes is also key.

Refining and revising your work is crucial for developing your voice.

The ease of creative writing varies. Some find the freedom of expression liberating.

Others struggle with writer’s block or plot development challenges. However, practice and feedback make creative writing more fulfilling.

What Does a Creative Writer Do?

A creative writer weaves narratives that entertain, enlighten, and inspire.

Writers explore both the world they create and the emotions they wish to evoke. Their tasks are diverse, involving more than just writing.

Creative writers develop ideas, research, and plan their stories.

They create characters and outline plots with attention to detail. Drafting and revising their work is a significant part of their process. They strive for the 5 Cs of compelling writing.

Writers engage with the literary community, seeking feedback and participating in workshops.

They may navigate the publishing world with agents and editors.

Creative writers are storytellers, craftsmen, and artists. They bring narratives to life, enriching our lives and expanding our imaginations.

How to Get Started With Creative Writing?

Embarking on a creative writing journey can feel like standing at the edge of a vast and mysterious forest.

The path is not always clear, but the adventure is calling.

Here’s how to take your first steps into the world of creative writing:

Find a time of day when your mind is most alert and creative.
Create a comfortable writing space free from distractions.
Use prompts to spark your imagination. They can be as simple as a word, a phrase, or an image.
Try writing for 15-20 minutes on a prompt without editing yourself. Let the ideas flow freely.
Reading is fuel for your writing. Explore various genres and styles.
Pay attention to how your favorite authors construct their sentences, develop characters, and build their worlds.
Don’t pressure yourself to write a novel right away. Begin with short stories or poems.
Small projects can help you hone your skills and boost your confidence.
Look for writing groups in your area or online. These communities offer support, feedback, and motivation.
Participating in workshops or classes can also provide valuable insights into your writing.
Understand that your first draft is just the beginning. Revising your work is where the real magic happens.
Be open to feedback and willing to rework your pieces.
Carry a notebook or digital recorder to jot down ideas, observations, and snippets of conversations.
These notes can be gold mines for future writing projects.

Final Thoughts: What Is Creative Writing?

Creative writing is an invitation to explore the unknown, to give voice to the silenced, and to celebrate the human spirit in all its forms.

Check out these creative writing tools (that I highly recommend):

WWF Tiger Tales - Creative writing activities for Primary Schools

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Kids Love this Tigers Writing Prompt-Rescued and Cared For

This tigers writing prompt teaches young writers about conservation and the proper care of tigers.

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Wildcats Writing Prompt

Kids love wildcats! If you have a location near you that houses wildcats, definitely read on and find out how you can use any one or all of my wildcats lessons with your students.

Here in North Carolina we have the Carolina Tiger Rescue . They receive large cats that people decide they can’t handle as pets. Their mission is to discourage people from attempting to domesticate such wonderful creatures.

My colleague, Kim (owner of Artz Hub ) and I were inspired by our successful partnership with the Duke Lemur Center and wanted to branch out. The Carolina Tiger Rescue seemed like a natural fit for our book creation camps and so we were thrilled when they agreed to partner with us, too. We started holding art and writing workshops and summer camps at their location.

Support Their Mssion-Conservation and Education

Part of the partnership is that we incorporate their mission into our art and writing lessons. So, the wild cat writing lessons are ones that I have actually conducted at their facility with children. If you have a similar location near you, or even a zoo that houses wild cats, I’d strongly encourage you to plan a visit so the children can learn more.

Then, use any of the Wild Cat prompts as a follow up activity! This tigers writing prompt focuses on the conservation and care of tigers.

Now for the lesson!

To get a full understanding on how I conduct each writing lesson you may want to read the Writing Prompts Introduction post. The tigers writing prompt lesson outlined below (and all other prompts posted) will make more sense and be easier to follow and use. Here’s the lined paper I use for Grades K-2 and Grades 2-7

Tell the Story Line

Tell the story line: “The tiger has a flashback/dream of when he/she was at a roadside zoo in miserable conditions. The story tells how the tiger is brought to the Carolina Tiger Rescue where it is taken very good care of.”

Show the 5 Sections

Birth and Roadside Zoo

Remember: K-1 st Graders are encouraged to write 1 sentence for each section, 2 nd Graders 2 sentences, 3 rd Graders 3 sentences and so on.

Now to write!

Guide the children through the following steps so their story is organized and complete. They are free to write these ideas in their own words.

Leave the top line open to write a title later.
Start the story with something the tiger hears every day in his life at the roadside zoo. (e.g. “Five dollars! Five dollars! Live tiger photos!” or Vroom. Screech. Vroom. Vroom. “10 dollars to see live tigers” or “Look! Tiger!” Flash! )
(Name the tiger) woke up. Describe his comfortable home.
(Time ago) (Tiger’s name) was born and taken to a roadside zoo.
Explain the terrible conditions such as barren cages, being underfed and having bad shelter.
Describe the incident when he got very sick and there was no proper vet care.
Then, explain how he arrived to the Carolina Tiger Rescue.
Next, describe the positive care, enough food, enrichment activities and great veterinarian care at the Carolina Tiger Rescue.
Conclude with the tiger’s happiness.

Print the Lesson

Here’s the full lesson for you to print out and use.

EASY ART ACCENTS

As soon as student complete their tigers writing prompt, they can begin filling in their border with the Tiger Stripes art accent as soon as they’re finished with their writing. This easy tiger stripes art accent is highly motivating to writers and rewards them for their work!

In addition, they add color and charm to each child’s story. Like most of our easy art accents, these tiger stripes can be completed in less than 5 minutes and added to any writing piece about tigers.

For example, my 5 and 1/2 year old son wrote a personal narrative about his time at the Carolina Tiger Rescue. Here’s his work:

Tigers writing prompt, Stripes Art accent sample

Bordered Paper

For all of my writing classes, students write on bordered paper. That way they can decorate the border around their writing with an art accent . You can print and use this paper as well. Here is the paper for Grades K-2 and Grades 2-7 . Here’s a printout of a border with no lines to use with very early writers .

First, students complete their story. Then, they use an orange marker to color the border. They can fill in the top as well or leave it blank to write the title with marker or ABC stickers* .

Second, they use a black marker to color in the stripes. They could use black acrylic paint as well. (That’s what my son used in the example at the top.)

However, I found that markers are easiest and work best with large groups.

tiger stripes art accent around the border of a story

Lastly, children can ABC stickers* or markers to spell out a title if they left room at the top.

Here is a sample to print and use.

Facts About Tigers

Finally, take it a step further and have your students learn more facts about tigers here !

Other Wild Cat Art Accents

You may also be interested in these wildcat art accents:

Leoard Rosettes

This art accent accompanied an A to Z Leopard Poem . It can be used to go along with any writing prompt about leopards.

Serval in Grass

This art accent accompanied our humorous personal narrative about a serval . The serval tells its own story! This art accent can also go along with any writing prompt about servals.

A Lion’s Mane

This art accent accompanied a persuasive speech spoken by a lion . It can go along with any writing prompt about lions.

GAMES TO PLAY!

Wild cats are a big hit every year at my summer writing camps. Here students unscramble the names of wild cats using letter tiles. You can read my full post on different ways to use letter tiles here .

Writers can unscramble the wild cat names using the letter tiles. Or, they can simply unscramble the words by writing them on small white boards as well. The letter tiles are just another fun way to practice the words! (You can use letter tiles from old Scrabble games or you can purchase different color sets of 100 wooden letter tiles online at Amazon. Here’s the link* .)

There are 10 different cats at the Carolina Tiger Rescue so those are the names I used. I made a document listing all 10 cats (9 plus the tiger in the logo) so they had something to refer to. Here are the 10 Cats for you to download and use. I print one for each group and slide it in a plastic page protector* so it can be reused many times.

I give each group of 2-3 children a box of letter tiles.

letter tiles to spell the names of wild cats

On the white board at the front of the group. I write the letters to one of the cats in a scrambled fashion.

The children race to form the word with their letter tiles.

The game continues until they’ve completed all 10 names or the allotted time runs out!

Print the Instructions

Here are the game instructions for you to print out and use.

Additional Writing Games:

Correct the paragraph

Students correct a paragraph about tigers

Sentences Scramblers : (#1 of our Top 5 Writing Games)

(Scramble tiger facts. Here’s the list of tiger facts that I used to scramble.)

*All background knowledge and information needed for this prompt came from the staff and tour at the Carolina Tiger Rescue. *

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The Lady or the Tiger Journal Prompts: Spark Your Imagination with These Writing Prompts

Are you ready to put your critical thinking skills to the test? If so, then the lady or the tiger journal prompts are just what you need to stimulate your mind and spark some creativity. This classic story by Frank Stockton has captivated readers for centuries, leaving them with a sense of curiosity and a desire to know how the story ends.

With these journal prompts, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the different outcomes of the story and decide for yourself which path the princess chose for her lover. You’ll also have the chance to examine the moral implications of the story and ponder what you would do in a similar situation. The prompts are designed to challenge your thinking and encourage you to dig deeper into the themes and symbolism embedded within the story.

So, grab a pen and paper and get ready to explore the world of the lady or the tiger. With these journal prompts, you’ll have a chance to unlock your imagination, explore new perspectives, and perhaps even learn something about yourself in the process. Don’t be afraid to dive deep and explore the complexities of the story – you never know what new insights you might discover. Creative writing prompts for “The Lady or The Tiger”

If you are looking for some creative writing prompts related to “The Lady or The Tiger” that can spark your imagination and help you develop your writing skills, you have come to the right place. Check out these 15 prompts:

Write a prequel that explores the origins of the barbaric practice of the king’s justice.
Write a sequel that follows the aftermath of the protagonist’s decision and reveals the consequences of their choice.
Write from the perspective of the princess, either as a first-person narrative or as journals or letters that document her internal struggle.
Write from the perspective of the accused man, exploring his thoughts, feelings, and perception of the princess and the king’s justice system.
Write an alternative ending where the protagonist chooses the other door and explore how this decision changes the outcome of the story.
Write a story that explores the possibility that the protagonist was wrongfully accused, and there is no lady or tiger behind the doors.
Write a story that imagines the protagonist choosing both doors at the same time and getting transported to a strange and otherworldly place.
Write a story that explores the role of jealousy in the princess’s decision and how it affects her relationship with the protagonist.
Write a story that explores the socio-political implications of the king’s justice system and how it reflects the values and norms of the society.
Write a story that explores the theme of fate and how it shapes the protagonist’s decision and the outcome of the story.
Write a story that reimagines the story in a contemporary, futuristic, or historical context and utilizes the same themes and characters.
Write a story that utilizes the concept of unreliable narrator and explore the possibility that the narrator is not telling the truth about the lady or the tiger.
Write a story that explores the relationship between the princess and her father, the king, and how it affects her decision and her perception of justice.
Write a story that explores the role of gender and sexuality in the story and how it affects the protagonist’s decision and the outcome of the story.
Write a story that explores the concept of moral ambiguity and how it challenges the reader’s assumptions and beliefs about justice and morality.

These prompts are just a starting point, and you can modify them according to your preferences and style. Remember to have fun and experiment with different techniques and structures to find the perfect story that reflects your voice and vision.

Happy writing!

Analytical writing prompts for “The Lady or The Tiger”

Analytical writing prompts are designed to help students think critically about a piece of literature and develop a unique perspective on the text. These prompts require students to analyze the various elements of the story, such as the plot, characters, setting, and themes, and use evidence from the text to support their ideas. Here are fifteen analytical writing prompts for “The Lady or The Tiger” that can help students explore the complexities of this classic story:

What is the central conflict of the story, and how does it drive the plot?
How does the author use foreshadowing to create tension and suspense?
What is the significance of the king’s system of justice, and how does it reflect the values of the society in the story?
What are some of the themes of the story, such as love, jealousy, and justice, and how are they developed throughout the plot?
How does the author use symbolism to explore the themes of the story?
What is the role of the narrator in the story, and how does the narrator’s perspective shape the reader’s interpretation of the events?
What motivates the characters in the story, such as the princess, the youth, and the king, and how do their motivations drive the plot?
What is the significance of the ending of the story, and how does it affect the reader’s interpretation of the story?
What is the relationship between the king and his daughter, and how does it impact the events of the story?
What is the role of gender in the story, and how does it affect the characters’ actions and motivations?
How does your interpretation of the story change if you believe the lady opens the door or if you believe the tiger emerges?
What would be a possible sequel to “The Lady or The Tiger,” and how would it address some of the unresolved questions from the story?
What is the author’s purpose in writing “The Lady or The Tiger,” and how does it reflect the literary trends of the time period in which it was written?
What is the effect of the ambiguous ending on the reader, and how does it contribute to the overall meaning of the story?
What are some of the possible interpretations of the story, and how do they reflect different cultural and historical contexts?

These analytical writing prompts provide a foundation for students to think deeply about “The Lady or The Tiger” and develop their own unique insights into the text. Through careful analysis and interpretation, students can gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity and richness of this classic story.

By answering these analytical writing prompts, students can build their analytical skills and think creatively about the story.

Fictional character analysis prompts for “The Lady or The Tiger”

The characters in “The Lady or The Tiger” are complex and multi-dimensional, making them excellent subjects for character analysis. These prompts will help you dive deeper into their personalities, motivations, and actions.

What does the princess’s choice at the end of the story reveal about her character?
How does the king’s love for his daughter impact his decision to create the arena?
What motivations drive the young man to pursue the princess?
How does the young man’s background and upbringing influence his actions in the story?
What internal conflict does the princess experience as she tries to decide which door to open?
What role does jealousy play in the princess’s decision?
How does the princess’s relationship with the young man change throughout the story?
What is the prince’s role in the story, and how does he impact the outcome?
What is the king’s motivation for creating the arena, and how does it reflect his character?
What does the princess’s eventual decision reveal about her values and priorities?
How does the young man’s demeanor and personality change over the course of the story?
What role does fate or chance play in the story, and how does it impact the characters?
What similarities and differences exist between the characters, and how do they interact?
What symbolism is present in the characters’ actions and traits, and what deeper meaning does it hold?
How do the characters’ relationships with each other impact their decisions and actions?
What themes emerge through the analysis of the characters, and how do they relate to the story as a whole?

Exploring these prompts can help you gain a deeper understanding of the characters in “The Lady or The Tiger”, their motivations, and the significance of their actions. By analyzing their personalities and relationships, you can uncover hidden meanings and themes of the story, making your reading experience richer and more meaningful.

Remember that each character is complex and multi-faceted, so be sure to approach your analysis with an open mind and a willingness to explore different interpretations.

Moral and ethical prompts for “The Lady or The Tiger”

“The Lady or The Tiger” by Frank Stockton is a short story that invites readers to contemplate on moral and ethical dilemmas. The story presents a few complex situations that readers must ponder before making a moral or ethical decision. Here are 15 prompts that can help you write or reflect on the story in a more meaningful way:

What does the story “The Lady or The Tiger” tell us about justice? Are we, as human beings, always capable of making fair judgments?
Do you think that the Princess is just or unjust when she chooses the door behind which the tiger stands? Does her social status or love for the young man justify her actions?
Does the young man deserve to be punished for embracing the young woman in public? Should he have followed the kingdom’s rules and customs?
Is the king’s judgment fair? Does he serve justice well or is he biased towards the Princess or any other nobles in his kingdom?
Is revenge ever justified even if it’s not socially acceptable? How does the Princess feel when she sees her lover having intimate relationships with another woman?
Can love be considered a moral compass in certain situations? Does the young woman’s love for the young man warrant a fair and just punishment?
What does the story convey about the consequences of secrecy and deception? How does the public react when they find out about the Princess’s role in the young man’s destiny?
Can an individual make a moral decision for the betterment of the community? Is the King’s judgment based on the welfare of the kingdom or personal vendettas?
Does the story challenge societal norms of punishment and justice? Does it suggest that alternative systems could be more just and effective?
Does the ending of the story imply that happiness is relative? How can we define happiness in different contexts?
What can we learn from the characters’ choices and reactions? How can we apply these lessons in our own lives?
How does the story challenge the notion of gender expectations in the society it portrays? How do the Princess and the young woman defy or adhere to these expectations?
Does the story suggest that humans are prisoners of their emotions and desires? How can we balance our emotions and desires with moral and ethical considerations?
What does the story suggest about the power dynamics between different social classes? Looking at the role of the princess, the young man, the young woman, and the king, can we infer some class biases in the story?
What role does fate or destiny play in the story? Can we change our destiny, or is it predetermined?

“The Lady or The Tiger” is a tale that can inspire relevant and impactful moral and ethical conversations. Through these prompts, we hope you can delve deeper into the story’s themes and form your own judgments about the characters’ actions and consequences.

Whether you are writing on the topic or using them for personal reflection, we encourage you to pay close attention to your own moral and ethical values. The story encourages us to question and reflect on justice, love, power, and societal norms; as such, it can be an excellent tool for personal growth and ethical debates.

Historical context prompts for “The Lady or The Tiger”

Understanding the historical context of a literary work is a crucial aspect of literary analysis. In the case of “The Lady or The Tiger,” it is important to consider the culture and society of the time in which the story was written. To better understand the historical context of this famous short story by Frank R. Stockton, we have compiled a list of fifteen prompts for writing journal entries or discussion questions.

What were some common themes in literature during the late 19th century, the era in which “The Lady or The Tiger” was written?
How did the social norms and expectations of this time period influence the way Stockton wrote this story?
What was the role of women in society during the late 19th century, and how does this relate to the portrayal of the princess in “The Lady or The Tiger”?
What was the prevailing attitude toward justice in the late 19th century, and how does this compare to the ending of “The Lady or The Tiger”?
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on society during this time period, and how does this influence the themes present in “The Lady or The Tiger”?
In what ways does “The Lady or The Tiger” reflect the attitudes of the Romantic movement in literature?
What was the role of morality in literature during the late 19th century, and how does this relate to the ethical dilemmas presented in “The Lady or The Tiger”?
What was the impact of Darwin’s theory of evolution on society during this time period, and how does this influence the themes of “The Lady or The Tiger”?
What was the significance of the cultural shift from rural to urban living during this time period, and how does this affect the setting and characters in “The Lady or The Tiger”?
What was the influence of the American Civil War on literature during the late 19th century, and how does this relate to the conflict presented in “The Lady or The Tiger”?
What was the impact of the growing middle class on literature during the late 19th century, and how does this influence the values and beliefs presented in “The Lady or The Tiger”?
What was the significance of religion in society during the late 19th century, and how does this relate to the moral choices presented in “The Lady or The Tiger”?
How did the emerging field of psychology influence literary works during this time period, and how does this relate to the character development in “The Lady or The Tiger”?
What was the significance of the growing interest in the supernatural during the late 19th century, and how does this relate to the ambiguous ending of “The Lady or The Tiger”?
What impact did the rise of nationalism have on literature during the late 19th century, and how does this relate to the themes of identity and loyalty presented in “The Lady or The Tiger”?

These historical context prompts for “The Lady or The Tiger” can provide a deeper understanding of the story’s place in literary history and the social and cultural influences that shaped it. By exploring these prompts, readers can gain a greater appreciation for the story’s themes, characters, and significance in the broader context of 19th-century American literature and society.

In conclusion, understanding the historical context of “The Lady or The Tiger” is essential to interpreting and analyzing this classic short story. These prompts offer a starting point for exploring the cultural and societal factors that influenced the creation and interpretation of the work.

Rhetorical Analysis Prompts for “The Lady or the Tiger”

As a literary work, “The Lady or the Tiger” is replete with rhetorical devices and techniques that contribute to its overall effect. Here are 15 prompts to help you analyze the rhetorical aspects of the story:

Identify the metaphors used in the opening paragraph and discuss their significance.
Explain the effect of the repetition of the phrase “peculiarities of the court” throughout the story.
How does the author use foreshadowing to build suspense?
Discuss the symbolism of the two doors and the tiger, and explain how they contribute to the story’s meaning.
Examine the use of dramatic irony in the story and its effect on the reader.
Explain the use of personification in the sentence “the very hearts of the multitude were sickened by cruelty” and its effect on the reader.
Discuss the use of sensory imagery in the description of the arena and the crowd’s reaction to the events that transpire.
Explain the effect of the author’s use of an omniscient narrator on the story’s tone and meaning.
Compare and contrast the language used to describe the princess and the tiger. How does the author use language to create a sense of contrast?
What role does the setting play in the story? How does it contribute to the overall theme?
How does the author use allusion to deepen the story’s meaning?
Examine the use of irony in the sentence “she had known she would be asked, she had decided what she would answer, and without the slightest hesitation she had moved her hand to the right.”
How does the author use repetition of the word “doomed” to create effect?
Discuss the use of rhetorical questions in the story and their effect on the reader.
How does the author use the structure of the story, including the title, to create effect?

By analyzing these and other rhetorical aspects of “The Lady or the Tiger,” you can gain a deeper understanding of the story and its meaning.

So go ahead and try answering these questions and see how something as simple as a story can have so many literary techniques ingrained within.

Comparative analysis prompts for “The Lady or The Tiger” and similar texts.

Comparative analysis is a method of comparing two or more literary works on the basis of their content, style, form, and other literary elements. When analyzing Frank R. Stockton’s “The Lady or The Tiger,” you can compare it to other pieces of literature that share similar themes, plot structures, or characters. Here are 15 prompts to help you start comparing “The Lady or The Tiger” with other texts:

Compare the ending of “The Lady or The Tiger” with the ending of “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson. How does each ending affect the reader’s interpretation of the story?
Compare the character of the king in “The Lady or The Tiger” with the character of the judge in “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe. How does each character represent power and authority?
Compare the use of suspense in “The Lady or The Tiger” with the use of suspense in “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. How does each writer create tension and uncertainty for the reader?
Compare the relationship between the princess and the lover in “The Lady or The Tiger” with the relationship between Romeo and Juliet in Shakespeare’s play. How does each story portray the concept of forbidden love?
Compare the symbolism of the tiger in “The Lady or The Tiger” with the symbolism of the yellow wallpaper in “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. How does each symbol represent the oppression of women?
Compare the use of irony in “The Lady or The Tiger” with the use of irony in “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry. How does each writer use irony to convey a deeper meaning?
Compare the mood and atmosphere of “The Lady or The Tiger” with the mood and atmosphere of “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner. How does each writer create a sense of decay and despair?
Compare the theme of sacrifice in “The Lady or The Tiger” with the theme of sacrifice in “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. How does each story explore the idea of sacrificing one’s life for a greater cause?
Compare the use of color in “The Lady or The Tiger” with the use of color in “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. How does each writer use color to convey a certain mood or theme?
Compare the structure of “The Lady or The Tiger” with the structure of “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe. How does each writer use a framing device to frame the story within a story?
Compare the cultural context of “The Lady or The Tiger” with the cultural context of “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant. How does each writer comment on the social norms and class structure of their respective societies?
Compare the use of foreshadowing in “The Lady or The Tiger” with the use of foreshadowing in “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allan Poe. How does each writer use foreshadowing to prepare the reader for a dramatic conclusion?
Compare the role of fate in “The Lady or The Tiger” with the role of fate in “Oedipus Rex” by Sophocles. How does each story explore the idea of destiny and free will?
Compare the use of imagery in “The Lady or The Tiger” with the use of imagery in “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. How does each writer use vivid descriptions to create a sensory experience for the reader?
Compare the use of point of view in “The Lady or The Tiger” with the use of point of view in “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. How does each writer use a first-person perspective to convey a sense of intimacy or madness?

Comparing “The Lady or The Tiger” to other texts can help you appreciate the unique elements of Stockton’s story and deepen your understanding of literary analysis.

Happy reading and comparing!

Frequently Asked Questions about The Lady or The Tiger Journal Prompts

1. what is the lady or the tiger story.

The Lady or The Tiger is a powerful short story written by Frank R. Stockton. The story is about a king who judges criminals with a unique system. The accused has to choose between two doors. One door is hiding a beautiful woman, and the other leads to a fierce tiger.

2. What are The Lady or The Tiger journal prompts?

The Lady or The Tiger journal prompts are writing exercises that invite students to think deeply about the story and its underlying themes. They ask students to critically analyze the story, think about what would have happened next, and explore the moral implications of the story.

3. Why should I write a journal entry in response to The Lady or The Tiger story?

You should consider writing a journal entry in response to The Lady or The Tiger story if you want to develop your critical thinking skills, enhance your analytical skills, and explore the underlying themes of the story.

4. What are some of the prompts I could use to write a journal entry about The Lady or The Tiger?

Here are some journal prompts that you can use to write a journal entry about The Lady or The Tiger:

– What would you do if you were the accused? – What do you predict happened to the accused? – What do you think the story tries to say about human nature? – What would have happened if the king didn’t have the system of choosing between the doors? – Do you think the princess wanted the accused to choose the lady or the tiger? Why? – Why do you think the story remains popular today?

5. How long should my journal entry about The Lady or The Tiger be?

There is no set length for your journal entry. However, you should aim to provide a thoughtful and thorough analysis of the story and answer the prompts to the best of your ability.

6. Will writing a journal entry about The Lady or The Tiger help me with my writing skills?

Yes. Writing a journal entry about The Lady or The Tiger will enhance your writing skills as it requires you to analyze and interpret a text and convey your thoughts and opinions in a cohesive and structured manner.

7. How often should I write a journal entry in response to The Lady or The Tiger?

You can write as often as you like. However, it is recommended that you write at least one journal entry in response to The Lady or The Tiger story to get a better understanding of the story and its themes.

The Lady or The Tiger Journal Prompts: Closing Thoughts

We hope that these FAQs have provided you with a better understanding of The Lady or The Tiger story and how to respond to the journal prompts. Writing about The Lady or The Tiger can be thought-provoking and rewarding, and we encourage you to take some time to think deeply about the story and its themes. Thank you for reading, and we hope to see you again soon!

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Creative Ending to Well-Known Story ‘Lady or the Tiger’

Cindy Luis-Moreno , Freshman student | December 22, 2020

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My freshman classes were given the opportunity to create their own ending to the famous short story “Lady or the Tiger.” The tale famously ends on a cliffhanger, without informing readers if a princess chose to let her lover be killed or marry another woman. I was so impressed by this response by Cindy Luis-Moreno. She does a great job taking on the voice of the author, Frank Stockton, to create a believable and triumphant ending for the princess.

–Jennifer Cummings, freshman English teacher

Without the slightest pause, he went to the door on the right and opened it. He grunted and backed away as he pulled open the door, and covered his eyes as the reflection of the sun rays hit his face. The crowd held their breath as he hesitantly made his way to the crack of darkness that held his fate. His eyes softly widened as he looked into the dark room; the crowd sat forward in their seats, hoping to catch a glimpse of what could possibly be on the other side. A hush of whispers could be heard echoing through the arena as he stepped forward. A small, delicate hand emerged from its place in the shadows and found his fairly quickly. Gasps could be heard mixed with excited chatter, and as soon as they came, they left.

The priest walked in with his tiny minions following closely behind. Not a single glance was toward the princess but instead, the soon to be married. The princess closed her eyes as she felt them start to sting. She looked forward and kept her head high, her face emotionless and cold. She expected this, of course she did. So why, why did it hurt so much? The princess opened her eyes and continued to watch. Even though it hurt her so, she didn’t want to give her father anything to show; nothing to give. Right beside her, she heard her father chuckle. The barbaric father had the nerve to laugh! To laugh at the sight of horror displayed right in front of her. His laughter enraged a fire inside her so great that it made its way into her heart and burned it away.

The princess was brought back by the crowd cheering and clapping loudly. As she looked into her lover’s eyes, she felt her breath leave her lungs. He never once looked up at her, never thanked her, never looked at her with so much admiration before. Why is he looking at her like that? This is barbaric, she thought. She stood from her seat and quietly left as the king started to chuckle once more.

The palace seemed to look gloomier than she remembered; her heels echoed when she walked. The princess clutched her dress and walked faster and faster until she was running toward her room. She couldn’t see. The tears became too much as she quietly let out a sob that was quickly covered by her hand. She slammed her door, not caring who heard, and slowly slid against the door to the floor with a soft thump. She hung her head as she clutched her hair in clumps. The more she cried, the more her head pounded loudly. Slowly, she looked up, eyelids half open and deep eye bags starting to make an appearance. The princess put her hands on the floor trying to ground herself and lifted her body up, but midway she slowly started to fall to the side and her vision blackened. Minutes passed. Hours maybe, she thought. She awoke to find herself right where she fell, her bedroom front door. She gripped the side of her head and stood with a sigh leaving her lips. She looked upon her bedroom window and noticed it was dark outside. She turned away and began to think. Her mind had been made up, she would simply run away!

She paced around her large room gathering everything she needed and placed it on to her bed. As she packed her things in a hurry, she noticed water droplets on the back of her hand. She glanced at her hand, confused. She gently touched her face and looked up, a mirror stood at the other side of her room right across from her, and she noticed she was crying. She was too busy and deep in thought that she didn’t pay any notice to herself. The princess brushed this off and, as she had everything ready, she looked down and noticed she still had her puffy, big dress on. There’s absolutely no way I can escape wearing something like this , she thought. The princess turned her dresser upside down looking for something suitable. And finally after a couple minutes had passed, she found some comfortable pants, with a cozy shirt and a tight belt wrapped around her waist with some outside boots. She pulled her book bag on her shoulders, glanced at herself in the mirror once more and noticed her long beautiful hair. She looked around and found some sharp scissors under her bed. She quickly got up, took a deep breath and cut her hair to her shoulders. The princess tied it, put her hood over her head and walked over to her window, noticing how high it really was when she looked down.

The princess took a deep breath, smiled widely from ear to ear and jumped down, landing with a thud. As she ran over the fields of flowers she felt the wind flowing through her short hair, she laughed. She felt more free than she had ever felt in her whole life. Finally, away from her horrible, barbaric father, away from the rules and away from the pain of the past. She entered the woods and kept running, she was sure she heard her father yelling, but none of it mattered anymore, she was free.

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cwyoesz • Jan 11, 2023 at 5:48 pm

i just read this for school and it kept bothering me how there wasnt a ending so thank you

Linda Neaylon • Apr 20, 2022 at 12:38 am

I loved this creative ending…the Princess was going to lose either way but with this ending she found herself … freedom …and turned out to be the real victor in the story. Very satisfying end to a clever yet unsatisfying tale ….finally at 75 years of age a perfect ending for me!!! Thank you. Sincerely. Linda L. Neaylon

Calvin Smith • May 6, 2022 at 2:33 pm

I just read this story and was looking for a new ending, I completely agree with your statement! I loved it

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2024: a milestone year which marks the 30 th anniversary of Old Dominion University’s MFA Creative Writing Program. Its origins can be said to go back to April 1978, when the English Department’s (now Professor Emeritus, retired) Phil Raisor organized the first “Poetry Jam,” in collaboration with Pulitzer prize-winning poet W.D. Snodgrass (then a visiting poet at ODU). Raisor describes this period as “ a heady time .” Not many realize that from 1978 to 1994, ODU was also the home of AWP (the Association of Writers and Writing Programs) until it moved to George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

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From an initial cohort of 12 students and three creative writing professors, ODU’s MFA Creative Writing Program has grown to anywhere between 25 to 33 talented students per year. Currently they work with a five-member core faculty (Kent Wascom, John McManus, and Jane Alberdeston in fiction; and Luisa A. Igloria and Marianne L. Chan in poetry). Award-winning writers who made up part of original teaching faculty along with Raisor (but are now also either retired or relocated) are legends in their own right—Toi Derricotte, Tony Ardizzone, Janet Peery, Scott Cairns, Sheri Reynolds, Tim Seibles, and Michael Pearson. Other faculty that ODU’s MFA Creative Writing Program was privileged to briefly have in its ranks include Molly McCully Brown and Benjamín Naka-Hasebe Kingsley.

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Our student body is diverse — from all over the country as well as from closer by. Over the last ten years, we’ve also seen an increase in the number of international students who are drawn to what our program has to offer: an exciting three-year curriculum of workshops, literature, literary publishing, and critical studies; as well as opportunities to teach in the classroom, tutor in the University’s Writing Center, coordinate the student reading series and the Writers in Community outreach program, and produce the student-led literary journal Barely South Review . The third year gives our students more time to immerse themselves in the completion of a book-ready creative thesis. And our students’ successes have been nothing but amazing. They’ve published with some of the best (many while still in the program), won important prizes, moved into tenured academic positions, and been published in global languages. What we’ve also found to be consistently true is how collegial this program is — with a lively and supportive cohort, and friendships that last beyond time spent here.

Our themed studio workshops are now offered as hybrid/cross genre experiences. My colleagues teach workshops in horror, speculative and experimental fiction, poetry of place, poetry and the archive — these give our students so many more options for honing their skills. And we continue to explore ways to collaborate with other programs and units of the university. One of my cornerstone projects during my term as 20 th Poet Laureate of the Commonwealth was the creation of a Virginia Poets Database, which is not only supported by the University through the Perry Library’s Digital Commons, but also by the MFA Program in the form of an assistantship for one of our students. With the awareness of ODU’s new integration with Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and its impact on other programs, I was inspired to design and pilot a new 700-level seminar on “Writing the Body Fantastic: Exploring Metaphors of Human Corporeality.” In the fall of 2024, I look forward to a themed graduate workshop on “Writing (in) the Anthropocene,” where my students and I will explore the subject of climate precarity and how we can respond in our own work.

Even as the University and wider community go through shifts and change through time, the MFA program has grown with resilience and grace. Once, during the six years (2009-15) that I directed the MFA Program, a State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) university-wide review amended the guidelines for what kind of graduate student would be allowed to teach classes (only those who had already earned 18 or more graduate credits). Thus, two of our first-year MFA students at that time had to be given another assignment for their Teaching Assistantships. I thought of AWP’s hallmarks of an effective MFA program , which lists the provision of editorial and publishing experience to its students through an affiliated magazine or press — and immediately sought department and upper administration support for creating a literary journal. This is what led to the creation of our biannual Barely South Review in 2009.

In 2010, HuffPost and Poets & Writers listed us among “ The Top 25 Underrated Creative Writing MFA Programs ” (better underrated than overrated, right?) — and while our MFA Creative Writing Program might be smaller than others, we do grow good writers here. When I joined the faculty in 1998, I was excited by the high caliber of both faculty and students. Twenty-five years later, I remain just as if not more excited, and look forward to all the that awaits us in our continued growth.

This essay was originally published in the Spring 2024 edition of Barely South Review , ODU’s student-led literary journal. The University’s growing MFA in Creative Writing program connects students with a seven-member creative writing faculty in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.

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As the University of Virginia Darden School of Business prepares to graduate its Class of 2024, Anton Dela Cruz is set to move from a multifaceted career in operations to a strategic role in healthcare consulting. His time at Darden has fueled significant personal growth and a shift toward ethical leadership and community involvement.

Raised in Westchester, New York, Dela Cruz’s academic and professional journey is a testament to his resilience and adaptability. Initially enrolled in an engineering program at Cooper Union, he discovered a stronger pull toward the sciences and nature, leading him to study creative writing at SUNY Purchase. “I realized I was more interested in pure science and studying nature than the design process of engineering,” Dela Cruz explains.

He began an MFA in creative nonfiction at the University of South Carolina, where he shares he was the program’s only person of color and navigated coming out as queer. Although he left the program unfinished, it marked a significant chapter in his development. He then joined The Free Times , an alternative weekly in Columbia, South Carolina, where he managed ad production during a tumultuous change in ownership. “This experience tested our team but also brought us closer together. It made me think deeply about what it means to lead and make ethical business decisions,” he notes.

A turning point in Dela Cruz’s journey was when he listened to a Darden admissions podcast featuring Professor Ed Freeman , the renowned father of stakeholder theory. This encounter solidified Darden as the ideal platform for him to merge his ethical values with his career aspirations.

At Darden, Dela Cruz has excelled academically and as president of Pride at Darden , enhancing visibility and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Supported by the need-based AccessDarden and a merit scholarship, his Darden education has been integral to his professional formation.

His roles, ranging from IT-managed services to consulting in project management and executive coaching, have further shaped his leadership philosophy. “I was supercharged by a good boss and manager who made me feel like I could do the work,” he says.

Looking forward, Dela Cruz is eager to join Guidehouse’s Healthcare Segment. “The decisions made in healthcare consulting have high stakes as they directly impact patient care and access,” he observes, underscoring his commitment to ethical leadership and social impact in a critical sector.

This is part of a four-part series, “What’s Next?” Discover how Darden shapes the future of its graduates and read about other remarkable stories from the Class of 2024, including those about Kate Grusky , Yonah Greenstein and Sharon Okeke .

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2024 english and creative writing honors thesis presentations.

Please join the Department of English and Creative Writing for this year's English and creative writing honors thesis presentations, Tuesday, May 28 - Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Sanborn Library.

Please join the Department of English and Creative Writing for this year's English and creative writing honors thesis presentations, Tuesday, May 28 - Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Sanborn Library. These presentations will also be available virtually. Please register at dartgo.org/engl-cw-honors .

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

12:30 p.m. Introduction 12:45 p.m. Elle Muller Haunted Halls and Misnamed Monsters: Displacement and Erasure in Hrólfs Saga Kraka and Beowulf 1:00 p.m. Kennedy Hamblen Soft Mechanics: Hallucinogenic Media from De Quincey to Burroughs 1:15 p.m. Jea Mo Letters from Hanseong Street 1:30 p.m. Elizabeth Lee Grooves of Enactment: Bob Dylan's Planet Waves and the Philosophy of Recording 1:45 p.m. Isabella Macioce Everything Is a Love Poem 2:00 p.m. Ophelia Woodland Landmarks: A First Approach

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

1:00 p.m. Introduction 1:15 pm. Eliza Holmes The Madwoman Reimagined: Narration and the Diagnostic Process in Victorian Gothic Fiction 1:30 p.m. Maria Amador The Museum of Everyday Life 1:45 p.m. Kat Arrington Please Watch Me When I'm Alone So I Don't Stop Existing 2:00 p.m. Elijah Oaks A Paralytic History: Narratives of the Late South 2:15 p.m. Edgar Morales Out in the Field, There Are No More Fences 2:30 p.m. Zhenia Dubrova What Remains: Stories

Thursday, May 30, 2024

10:00 a.m. Introduction 10:15 a.m. Grace Schwab Counsel and Consequence: Intergenerational Models of Womanhood in the Novels of Jane Austen 10:30 a.m. Arielle Feuerstein "Remember who the enemy is": Liminality as a Tool for Revolution in The Hunger Games 10:45 a.m. Laurel Lee Pitts Good Neighbors 11:00 a.m. Heather Damia In a Woman's Hide: Supernatural Gender in Shakespeare's History Plays 11:15 a.m. Jiyoung Park Post Office 4640 11:30 a.m. Michaela Benton Wounded Lives: Trauma, Survival, and Slavery in Toni Morrison's Beloved and Octavia Butler's Kindred .

The challenge of being a creative person once you’ve created a person

A very tired parent’s tips for writing a book while also doing all the other things.

Eight or nine years ago, an old friend called seeking advice. She was trying to write a novel, but she was also a new mom with a full-time job, and she was exhausted. I, who had breezily published a couple of books by then, offered my best wisdom. You have to push through, I told her sternly. You have to take your own writing seriously, or nobody else will. Set aside two hours every night. Put on the coffee and push through the exhaustion. You can and will do it.

Years passed. Then I, too, had a baby. Then I, too, set out to write a book while also being a mother with a full-time job. And somewhere in the middle of this endeavor, I called my friend and asked whether my advice had been as bad as I was beginning to sense it had been. No, she told me cheerfully, it had actually been much worse. The callousness of it had shocked her, she said, until she decided that I simply hadn’t known any better and that, when I did, I would apologize.

God, I’m so sorry.

My first post-baby book came out today, and I have been thinking, almost nonstop, about the relationship between creativity and motherhood. I used to love reading articles with titles such as “The daily routines of 10 famous artists,” until I realized that Leo Tolstoy may have finished his masterpieces by locking his study doors to ensure uninterrupted productivity, but, like, what were his 13 children doing while he was in there? Did anyone check in on Mrs. Tolstoy? For the women I know, there is no setting aside a few hours at the end of the workday. The end of the workday is the beginning of the parent day. The end of the parent day is never, because 2-year-olds wake cheerfully at 5 a.m., and strep throat comes for us all.

Where, in this schedule, was the life of the mind? TikTok would not stop showing me videos of mothers showing off their “realistic beauty routines,” but what I really wanted were realistic creativity routines: the mothers who didn’t give a crap about heatless curlers, but had somehow composed a cello sonata while working five days a week as a dental hygienist.

In my bleariest days of early parenthood, I met a woman at the playground who had just finished doing something extraordinary (Triathlon? Solo art exhibit?), and when the rest of us asked her how she’d found the time, she shrugged and said, modestly, “Oh, you know.” But the point was that we didn’t know, and we were desperate for her to tell us. (Live-in grandparents? Adderall?)

The bigger point is that we weren’t really trying to figure out how to compete in triathlons. We were trying to figure out how to be people.

When you have a baby or a toddler, reminding yourself that you are a full person with your own dreams and needs can feel both completely vital and completely impossible. But being a full person is a sacred legacy to give to a child. My own mother is a folk artist. When I was growing up, she made Ukrainian eggs in the frigid concrete sunroom, a space heater at her feet, and her works were shown and sold at galleries around the Midwest. I knew then, and I know now, that my mother would die and kill for me. But I also knew that she loved other things, too. She had loved those things before she ever knew me. She had secrets and wisdom to pass on.

Her work had nothing to do with me, yet it was a gift. It paid for my brother and me to go to summer camp. It went on display at the Art Institute of Chicago, and we visited it, as well as the Seurats and the Hoppers, and ate granola bars. When my mother dies, I will carefully unwrap the tissue paper surrounding the astonishing works of art she gave to me over the years, and I will sob.

I want that for my own daughter. I want her to know that motherhood doesn’t have to atrophy personhood; it can expand it.

And in wanting that, desperately, I came up with a routine that allowed me to maintain a grip on the parts of me that were me before I was a mother. A realistic creativity routine, if you will.

I write between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight, unless it turns out that I write between the hours of 2 a.m. and 4. I write 300 to 400 words every time I am on the Metro; I write 30 to 40 words each time I pick my daughter up from day care, in the three-minute gap between when I ring the outer bell and when a teacher’s aide comes to let me inside. I write badly. I write very, very badly, vaguely remembering a quote I’d once heard attributed to author Jodi Picoult, about how you can always edit a bad page, but you can never edit a blank page.

Does it look like the routines of Tolstoy, or Virginia Woolf, or anyone else I may have once read about in an article about the routines of famous artists? It does not. But the bad pages get edited, and then they get good.

Pursuing creativity as a working mom means, in other words, letting go of any romantic notions of what creativity means or looks like.

It means not waiting for inspiration to strike, but instead striking inspiration, bludgeoning it upside the head and wrestling it to the ground. Inspiration is a luxury, and once you realize that, you can also understand that the ability to create something through sheer force of will — without inspiration, without routine, without time — is a far more creative act than relying on a muse.

If my old friend called me now, I think that is what I would say to her. That, and:

You will not be Mark Twain, summoned by a horn when it’s time to eat the dinner someone else has prepared. You will not be going on Tchaikovsky’s vigorous two-hour walks through the countryside or spending the morning shopping for inspiring objects like Andy Warhol.

But you will create something. Not by pushing through the exhaustion so much as living alongside it, and then peering beyond it, and then stopping, and then starting, and then having superhuman discipline, and then eating a whole package of Oreos, and then finishing something beautiful at 2 a.m. and sneaking into your child’s room to see another beautiful thing, and then thinking about how the things that make us the most tired are the things that give us reason to create at all.

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Lawrence creative writing instructor honored for endeavors in county jail

TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - A creative writing instructor who calls Lawrence home has been honored for his efforts to teach creative writing to those in the Douglas County, Kan., Jail.

Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., announced on Wednesday, May 15, that Brian Daldorph, of Lawrence, has won the 2024 Hefner Heitz Kansas Book Award in Literary Nonfiction. The award honors his book, “Words is a Powerful Thing: Twenty Years of Teaching Creative Writing at Douglas County Jail.”

The University noted that Doldoprh is a creative writing instructor at the county jail in Lawrence, as well as a senior lecturer in the University of Kansas English Department. He has penned six books of poetry, including “Kansas Poems” and “Blue Notes.” He is also editor of the literary journal “Coal City Review.”

Washburn indicated that the 2024 judge, Rebekah Taussig, won the award in 2021 for her memoir “Sitting Pretty.”

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“I kept finding myself turning back to Daldorph’s book, rereading underlined passages and thinking about the inmates’ poems at different times throughout the day. This book cuts to the heart of what so many of us value as writers and readers—the power of bare language and simple self-narration,” Taussig said. “And also, at times, a stark look at its limitations. I found myself thinking differently about my own writing - what are the stories I want to tell and why - and the way I teach writing - what is this work, what is the goal? I was surprised by this book, and the words I read will stay with me.”

The University said the Hefner Heitz Kansas Book Award alternates between genres. Poetry will be judged in 2025, Fiction in 2026 and Literary Nonfiction again in 2027.

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