Writing is a critical skill for college and graduate students. Find out how you can use these books in your courses, libraries, or writing resources centers.
For desk copies of these books, please use the form at the bottom of this page and provide information on the book requested, institution, instructor, and course title, if appropriate.
The Writer’s Process
The Writer’s Process is especially valuable for students embarking on a college career, as it helps them develop productive writing processes.
This book is used as a text in several courses, including:
- College Writing
- Writing and Composition
Resources from the book:
- Download a list of cognitive science terms that writers should know.
- Download recommended reading list from The Writer’s Process, with books about cognitive science and writing.
- Also see the companion workbook below
Book ordering information:
ISBN: 978-0-9864062-2-5
Order from Ingram, Amazon, or IndieBound.Org
Order etextbooks from Vitalsource.
It is also available as an audiobook on Scribd, Audible, OverDrive, Bibliotecha, and other sources.
The Writer’s Process Workbook: Simple Practices for Finding Your Best Process
This interactive workbook extends the teachings of The Writer’s Process with self-assessments, exercises, and planning guides for students to apply to their work.
The book is available in a softcover, 8 1/2 by 11 inch format.
- Paperback ISBN: 978-1-952284-08-3
Order print books from Ingram, Amazon, or IndieBound, or Porchlight.
Writing to Be Understood
Writing to Be Understood offers guidance on explaining complicated topics, and is ideal for students of scientific or technical writing who need to reach a broad audience.
Writing to Be Understood: What Works and Why
Because it focuses on writing about abstract topics, the practices in the book are applicable for many academic environments. It is currently used as a text in courses with the following topics:
- Science Writing for the Behavioral Sciences
- Rhetoric
- Engineering Writing
- Intercultural Communications
Resources from the book:
- Summary of the book’s writing methods
- Discussion questions for writer’s groups or writing courses
- Suggested reading from the book
Book ordering information:
The book is available in both hardcover and paperback formats.
- Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-9996248-1-4
- Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9996248-2-1
Order print books from Ingram, Amazon, IndieBound, or Porchlight.
Order etextbooks from VitalSource.
The audiobook is available on a wide range of sources, including Hoopla, Overdrive, Scribd, and Bibliotecha.
The Workplace Writer’s Process
The Workplace Writer’s Process will teach your students how to navigate the work environment like a pro. It covers topics like collaborating on projects, getting input from subject matter experts, and navigating review and approvals.
The Workplace Writer’s Process: A Guide to Getting the Job Done
Instructors of professional, business, and technical communication use this book with their courses. Courses adopting this book include:
- Introduction to Technical Writing
- Professional Communication for Economists
Book ordering information:
Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9864062-7-0
Order print books from Ingram, Amazon, IndieBound.Org, or Porchlight.
Access etextbooks from VitalSource.
The audiobook is available from a wide range of sources, including Hoopla, Overdrive, Scribd, and Bibliotecha.
Subscription Marketing
Subscription Marketing: Strategies for Nurturing Customers in a World of Churn
The subscription model is changing the world of marketing as we know it. This book holds invaluable ideas for what to do next. It’s filled with practical ideas that students can see in the world around them and apply immediately in their own endeavors.
Book ordering information:
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-9996248-7-6
Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9996248-8-3
Order from Ingram, Amazon, Ingram, or IndieBound.Org
Order etextbooks from VitalSource.
The audiobook is available from a wide range of sources, including including Hoopla, Overdrive, Scribd, and Bibliotecha.
33 Ways Not to Screw Up Your Business Emails
33 Ways Not to Screw Up Your Business Email
Business emails are one type of writing everyone does—and few do well. Start your graduates in the business world with the email skills that will serve them well from day one.
Book ordering information:
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-955750-14-1
Order print books from Ingram, Amazon, or IndieBound.Org, or Porchlight.
The audiobook is available from a wide range of sources, including including Hoopla, Overdrive, Scribd, and Bibliotecha.
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