About the Author

Peter Elbow is Professor of English and Director of the writing program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Reviews

"Students for the first time are excited about being able to transform their thoughts into clear language with a new found confidence."--Alan Dernalowicz, Mount Wachusett Community College
Praise for the previous edition: "Page after page, chapter after chapter, Peter Elbow gives direct and down-to-earth advice for beginning writers."--Teachers and Writers
"A practical handbook for anyone who needs to write."--The Boston Globe
"A valuable aid for those who need to write who are hindered by lack of tools needed to successfully complete such a task on a day-to-day basis."--Gary Douglas, WITC