Celena Hathaway

English & Creative Writing Teacher

Celena Hathaway is an English & Creative Writing Teacher at Cornerstone Schools of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. She specializes in entry-level creative writing, such as fundamental poetry and fiction short story techniques, and 8th-grade-level grammar and reading. She earned her B.S.E. in Secondary Education and B.A. in English from Samford University.

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Diagramming Sentences 101: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the parts of speech and how they fit togetherDiagramming sentences might seem complicated at first, but you'll quickly get the hang of it with this comprehensive guide. Sentence diagramming helps you visually unde...

What Does "Kudos to You" Mean?

How and when to use this common English phrase, and phrases like it“Kudos to you” is an expression used to praise or acknowledge another person. You say it after someone has done a good job on something or achieved...

Momma or Mama? A Guide to Grammatically Correct Usage

Explore the nuances of “momma” and “mama" in the English languageAre you wondering if there’s a correct choice between “mama” and “momma”? Luckily for you, both words are correct—and they mean the sam...

How to

Write a Letter to Your Future Self

No one talks about writer’s block when it comes to writing a letter to yourself, but it can be challenging to clearly convey your message to future you. Whether you’re hoping to achieve specific goals, follow up on b...

How to

Identify a Verb

A verb is a word that describes an action. Words like run, jump, think, and look are all verbs because they describe actions. Since verb tenses can change, recognizing the verb in a sentence isn’t always easy. The quic...

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Read a Novel

Enjoying novels is not always easy. Reading requires you to put effort into the novel otherwise you end up lost, bored, and confused. The best novels, however, always reward you for the effort, showing off a depth and po...

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Get Ideas for Your Diary

Diaries are creative and personal. No two diaries are alike. They are a great way to express yourself, create art, and work through your feelings. As you get older, you'll be able to look back on your various diaries to ...

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Write a Good, Descriptive Story

Writing is a very popular art. In writing, you can express yourself through different passions, feelings, and expressions. Being descriptive is important in writing. How do you make your writing descriptive? See step 1 t...