First published 2018
Donald McQuade presents a collection of essays designed to strengthen student writing abilities. The anthology focuses on three core elements that shape effective prose: voice, tone, and figurative language. Students examine how established writers employ these techniques across diverse essay forms. Through careful study of these examples, readers learn to identify the mechanics behind compelling writing. The book serves as both a teaching tool and a practice guide for developing academic writers. Each essay demonstrates different approaches to voice and style. Students gain insight into their own writing potential by analyzing how successful authors craft their work. The collection aims to build confidence and skill in academic writing through direct engagement with exemplary texts. McQuade structures the material to help emerging writers discover and refine their individual voices while mastering fundamental writing principles.
Genres: education, writing, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: instructive, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: how-to, teaching
752 pages · Paperback · Bedford/St. Martin's