Peter Elbow is een emeritus hoogleraar Engels wiens invloedrijke werk zich richt op de theorie, praktijk en pedagogiek van het schrijven. Hij wordt breed erkend voor zijn pionierswerk met de techniek van 'freewriting', een methode die nu fundamenteel is in veel Engelse klaslokalen. Elbows werk duikt in hoe individuen leren schrijven, en biedt inzichten en methoden om meer kracht en vaardigheid te ontwikkelen in het schrijfproces.
Second revised edition in which Elbow sets out his teaching methods and outlines a practical programme for learning how to write. Equally useful for writing fiction, poetry and essays as well as reports, lectures and memos, this approach is especailly helpful for people who get stuck in their writing.
This is a guide for the undergraduate student writing an essay, the professional writer working on a story, or the manager writing a memo for a tight deadline. It aims to help the writer achieve a sense of control in their writing.
A classic handbook for anyone who needs to write, "Writing with Power" provides readers (and writers) with various methods for getting words down on paper; for revising; for dealing with an audience; for getting feedback; and other recipes for approaching the mystery of power in writing. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.