A discussion of writing, covering ESL, basic writing and first-year composition. It features essays which are arranged in four sections on: teaching writing; becoming a writer; responding to writing; and beyond the writing class.

"There are some excellent essays here and a range of topics (writing across the curriculum, working conditions for postsecondary writing teachers, the integration of technology in the writing curriculum, and community service)....I like the goal of this anthology, which is designed to be used as a text for courses on writing pedagogy. The questions posed at the end of each essay are thoughtful and prompt self-reflection and discussion..."
—Studies in Second Language Acquisition