Writing about Lit: the Basics

Like any discipline, there are certain conventions we need to use when we write about literature. You should learn these conventions formally in ENGL 1102. Consider this list a review if you’ve made it through 1102, or consult these general writing prompts. You might also consider these resources:

• Writing about Literature from Purdue’s OWL
• Writing about Fiction Texts from UNC
• Writing about Literature from W.W. Norton