creative writing

Offers tips and guidance to writing creative nonfiction, examining an approach to writing a memoir, researched essays, and investigative reporting, and providing writing exercises on memories, seeking material outside the self, ethical issues to consider when writing about other people, how to approach background research and avoid clich?s, and related topics.

Discusses the various kinds of things to keep in a writer's notebook--seed ideas, mind pictures, lists, memories, samples of other writers' work--and why.

Explores the structure and techniques of persuasive writing through the experiences of two students who must each compose letters to support their individual issues.

Presents an introduction to the process of story writing, as the editors of "Wordswork" magazine learn that a story idea can begin anywhere, including characters, settings, or plots.

Designed by a longtime creative writing teacher, this innovative kit includes a 64-page booklet filled with exercises and instructions that focus on a "right-brain" approach to writing.

Provides thousand of writing prompts by combining three story elements to create new plotlines for novels, short stories, screenplays, and other creative writing projects.