How We Write is an accessible guide to the entire writing process, from forming ideas to formatting text. Combining new explanations of creativity with insights into writing as design, it offers a full account of the mental, physical and social aspects of writing. How We Write explores: how children learn to write the importance of reflective thinking processes of planning, composing and revising visual design of text cultural influences on writing global hypertext and the future of collaborative and on-line writing. By referring to a wealth of examples from writers such as Umberto Eco, Terry Pratchett and Ian Fleming, How We Write ultimately teaches us how to control and extend our own writing abilities. How We Write will be of value to students and teachers of language and psychology, professional and aspiring writers, and anyone interested in this familiar yet complex activity.

The author's other titles include "Computers, Cognition and Creative Writing", "Computer Supported Collaborative Writing" and "The New Writing Environment".

About the Author
Mike Sharples is Professor of Education Technology at the University of Birmingham. He is the author of Cognition, Computers and Creative Writing, Computer Supported Collaborative Writing and (with Thea van der Geest) The New Writing Environment.

Reviews

'This book will help pave the way for a new trend in writing research/learning/teaching in the 21st century - International Journal for Language and Documentation

'Whatever kind of writing you have to do, bad habits are hard to ditch. Here's a chance to acquire some better ones.' - New Scientist Magazine, 20 February 1999

Book Information
ISBN 9780415185875
Author Mike Sharples
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 180g