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The Curious Writer (paperbound)

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Students who don't like this book simply don't like to work. It requires a great deal of work to understand the process of writing well. It doesn't come easily. But this book makes visible all the things that go on in a good writer's head and helps students to do them, too. Poor writers believe that if they avoid writing, it will get better. It doesn't. The only thing that improves writing is writing. Reading good writing helps, but actually, writing and revision are the key. Students who find their voices are thrilled at the discovery and books like this seem to help them toward that end. I applaud the author's creativity and accessibility.

The author of this book is the head of the english dept. at my university. I used this book for my English 101 class and found it to be extermly helpfull. Instead of boring excercises and rules the author offers helpfull insight and examples of his own mistakes and accomplishments. All in all a very usefull book.

I've only read about half of this book, but the fundamentals Mr. Ballenger covers speak volumes over my previous opinion of writing. I never knew writing as anything other than communicating a point, but the dynamics of what takes place between a writer and a reader is clearly revealed in this book.

the delivery was in less than two days. excellent condition and great price too. wish to do business again with you soon

Very pleased with service and expedite shipping. book is in great condition as posted. Very satisfied.

Ordered and received within one week, even with the high holiday mail traffic. Book arrived in exactly the condition advertised. Highly recommend!

I'm not using the book- my daughter is for college. After seeing the college bookstore's price, I came to Amazon and saved almost 20%! Do that for 5 or 6 courses and you save real money! Thanks for the wide selection!