Ranked #64 in Editing
A practical, innovative step-by-step approach to the writing process from one of the most acclaimed writing coaches in the country
In "A Writer's Coach," Jack Hart-a managing editor at "The Oregonian"-shares the wisdom with which he has coached reporters to Pulitzer Prize--winning success. He gives invaluable advice on gathering ideas, writing theme statements and outlines, and using the "ladder of abstraction" to add variety and texture to writing. He provides a lexicon of lead sentences. He shares his ideas for composing and sustaining powerful writing, and for ensuring that what you... more
In "A Writer's Coach," Jack Hart-a managing editor at "The Oregonian"-shares the wisdom with which he has coached reporters to Pulitzer Prize--winning success. He gives invaluable advice on gathering ideas, writing theme statements and outlines, and using the "ladder of abstraction" to add variety and texture to writing. He provides a lexicon of lead sentences. He shares his ideas for composing and sustaining powerful writing, and for ensuring that what you... more