“a word after a word after a word is power”
-Margret Atwood
A Little About Me.
Hello, my name is Allie Chambers and I am currently working towards my Master’s in English at Belmont University. Writing has always fascinated me since I was young, yet I have always been terrified to share my writing with the world. I am pursuing a Master’s in Composition and Rhetoric and I have come to realize, that expressing my voice into the voice that is our world has impact and value despite the topic and views.
I have tried multiple times to share my creative endeavors with those who are close to me before, but every time I attempted to do so I felt unauthentic. It wasn’t until recently I realized that what I should be sharing with those I care about, with the world is simply—my writing. The personal journal entries, the letters, the poems, my academic papers, my thoughts on my phone that I type at one am. I don’t need to fit the typical blog format for my words to be heard.
So here this is. A collection of my writings from a combination of different points of my life. I hope you relate to something. Or perhaps you just find a certain phrase catching. Maybe you’ll see yourself in one of my poems or stories, or perhaps you’ll find a new passion in an essay. I don’t have expectations for you dear reader, I’m simply letting you in.
Together we will write word after word and claim power over our voice and our stories.
Accolades and Accomplishments
Belmont University Graduate School January 2020- Present
I am currently working towards my M.A. in English at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. I am focusing on graduating with an emphasis in post-secondary education and from there on I will apply to PhD programs to explore Composition and Rhetoric alongside Feminist and Gender Theory.
Belmont University B.A. in English Literature August 2015- December 2019
I received a B.A. in English Studies with an emphasis in English Literature from Belmont University on December 12th 2019. During my time as an undergraduate at the University I had ample opportunity to take classes ranging from Critical Theory, Feminist and Gender Studies, Children’s Literature, Post-Colonial Studies, Creative Writing and much more. I have deep and diverse understanding of English and I am passionate about continuing to learn more as I further my studies.
Sigma Tau Delta, International English Society. Current Member
As a student who meets the high academic standards required for membership in Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, you are invited to complete the attached application for membership. Student membership in Sigma Tau Delta is by invitation only to select undergraduate and graduate students.
The Society, founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University, is an internationally renowned organization of extraordinary individuals, serving faculty and students across the country committed to literacy and language.
Please Know You Can Get Help
Personally, I use writing as a form of therapy. So there are topics discussed in my writings that could be considered triggering. I am a strong advocate that writing can help expel negative emotions and lead to a healthier emotional lifestyle. Yet, writing alone cannot do this. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety like I have—or even just the stresses of life never be afraid to ask for help. I attend therapy and it is truly one of the most beneficial aspects of my life. If you are on a college campus look into your counseling services, see options that your healthcare provider has and I will list some free options below. It does get better. I promise. It doesn’t mean the struggle will end completely but you will learn to have it no longer control you and maybe even through writing you can reclaim your voice.
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