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Students like little books. They want affordable course materials.
They need to read and write and do research. And now they need more
help than ever before listening, engaging respectfully with others,
and distinguishing between facts and fiction. We've got the book
for all that. It's called Let's Talk, and it's by Andrea Lunsford.
For Writers from All Walks of Life
There's no need to fear the big, bad world of writing with "The
Little Red Writing Book" in hand. Brimming with clever advice, this
book offers writers, students, and business professionals a concise
guide to penning strong and effective work for all occasions.
"The Little Red Writing Book" is designed for visual appeal and
ease of use. Elegant yet practical, it will be an intriguing,
inviting reference you'll turn to again and again. Author Brandon
Royal offers concise explanations and nonintimidating instruction
based on the four pillars of sound writing: structure, style,
readability, and grammar. His discussion centers on 20 immutable
writing principles as well as 30 commonly encountered rules of
grammar. A wealth of examples, charts, and engaging exercises make
"The Little Red Writing Book" an invaluable guide for anyone who
wants to master those skills that will make a good writer even
better.
Using side-by-side pairings of first drafts and final versions,
including full-page reproductions from the poets’ personal
notebooks, as well as an insightful essay on each poem’s journey
from start to finish, The Art of Revising Poetry tracks the
creative process of twenty-one of the United States’ most
influential poets as they struggle over a single word, line break,
or thought. This behind-the-scenes look into the creative minds of
working poets, including African American, Latino, Asian American,
and Native poets from across the US, is an essential resource for
students practicing poetry, and for instructors looking to enliven
the classroom with real world examples. Students learn first-hand
from the deft revisions working poets make, while poetry teachers
can show in detail how experienced poets self-edit, tinker, cut,
rearrange, and craft a poem. The Art of Revising Poetry is a
must-have for aspiring poets and poetry teachers at all levels.
What we intend to do in this book is to explain, and exemplify, in
a nuts-and-bolts way, what we are calling Scholarly Personal
Narrative (SPN) writing. This is a genre created over 15 years ago
by Robert, one of the co-authors of this book. The other co-author,
DeMethra, has actually written a thesis and dissertation using this
genre, so she brings an author's direct SPN experience to the
table. Both of us co-teach a course that we call "Scholarly
Personal Narrative Writing for Pre-Professionals and
Professionals." In the chapters that follow, we will present a
step-by-step approach for composing an SPN manuscript. The book
will be comprised of four general parts, consisting of several
short, practical chapters, written in non-technical language. We
will write each of the chapters as a way of responding to the most
common questions that our students have raised about SPN writing
through the years. We will attempt to write as we teach, with no
frills and with clarity, empathy, and understanding. We will also
provide several SPN writing examples, as well as authorial toolbox
tips, throughout the book. In addition, we will conclude with a
bibliography of the most relevant personal narrative writing guides
we have been able to muster. Our desire is to minimize the number
of in-text citations and references in order to maximize the space
for us to present a useful, nuts-and-bolts guide to writing, as
well as a realistic, down-to-earth rationale for scholarly personal
narrative writing in the academy. After reading the book, and
practicing the writing exercises, undergraduate and graduate
students will be able to author research papers, theses, and
dissertations using the Scholarly Personal Narrative research
genre. Hundreds of students have done this already throughout the
country.
CAPTURE YOUR CHANGING PERSPECTIVES AS THE YEARS PASS
Journal once a year. Shape the story of your life.
It is hard to remember how your thoughts on kissing, marriage,
pets, health, education, and other topics have changed over the
years. And the memories surrounding your first experiences grow dim
over time ... unless you record them.
This journal poses the same series of questions each year, allowing
you to record milestones, beliefs, and emotions at each stage of
your life. Imagine your smile as you look back and compare your
perceptions and views at each age.
Become the author of a unique story-your own
A RECORDED ACCOUNT OF EMOTIONS AND EXPERIENCES
Most journals demand too much time. Have you ever bought a journal
only to have it sit untouched in your nightstand? By summarizing
your entire life, in just a few hours each year, journaling remains
a treasured pleasure instead of another tedious task.
If you dream of writing your memoir some day, but aren't quite sure
how to get started...this journal is for you.
Give the gift of detailed memories to yourself or a loved one.
Life is a marvelous adventure and worth remembering every moment.
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