How We Write
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How We Write
"How We Write is an accessible guide to the entire writing process, from forming ideas to formatting text. Combining new explanations of creativity with insights into writing as design, it offers a comprehensive account of the mental, physical and social aspects of writing." "How We Write explores how children learn to write; creativity and idea generation; the processes of planning, composing and revising; the visual design of text; the cultural influences on writing; and the future of writing and the creation of a global hypertext." "Mike Sharples illustrates the habits, strategies and techniques of successful (and unsuccessful) writers through a wealth of examples."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
How We Write
How We Write is an accessible guide to the entire writing process, from forming ideas to formatting text. Combining new explanations of creativity with insights into writing as design, it offers a full account of the mental, physical and social aspects of writing. How We Write explores: how children learn to write the importance of reflective thinking processes of planning, composing and revising visual design of text cultural influences on writing global hypertext and the future of collaborative and on-line writing. By referring to a wealth of examples from writers such as Umberto Eco, Terry Pratchett and Ian Fleming, How We Write ultimately teaches us how to control and extend our own writing abilities. How We Write will be of value to students and teachers of language and psychology, professional and aspiring writers, and anyone interested in this familiar yet complex activity.
How to Write Short
America's most influential writing teacher offers an engaging and practical guide to effective short-form writing. " How to Write Short is a deeply practical guidebook and an annotated collection of concise gems from some of the world's greatest writers and journalists, not one of them longer than 300 words. Roy's message is clear: great writing is a matter of craft, not word count. How to Write Short will make you a better writer at any length."—Robin Sloan, author of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hours Bookstore In How to Write Short, Roy Peter Clark turns his attention to the art of painting a thousand pictures with just a few words. Short forms of writing have always existed—from ships' logs and telegrams to prayers and haiku. But in this ever-changing Internet age, short-form writing has become an essential skill. Clark covers how to write effective and powerful titles, headlines, essays, sales pitches, social media posts, letters, and even self-descriptions for online dating services. With examples from the long tradition of short-form writing in Western culture, How to Write Short guides writers to crafting brilliant prose, even in 140 characters. "It both instructs and delights, in equal measure." —Ben Yagoda, author of How to Not Write Bad " How to Write Short comes at the perfect time and enshrines Roy Peter Clark as America's best writing coach. This book should be on every serious writer's shelf." —Ben Montgomery, staff writer at Tampa Bay Times