Once upon a time, in pencil school, a brave little red pencil sets out to write an exciting story with nouns and adverbs and everything--but first she has to face the ravenous pencil sharpener, the Wolf 3000.

Originally published in 1938, this classic by Brenda Ueland is considered by many to be one of the best books ever written on how to be a writer. Part a lesson on writing and part a philosophy on life, Ueland believed that anyone could be a writer and everyone had something important to say. Heavily influenced by the ideas of William Blake, Ueland outlines 12 points to keep in mind while writing and encourages writers to find their true, authentic...

"Emotional labor is not adequately discussed by writing program administrators. The Things we carry makes this often-invisible labor visible, demonstrates a strategy to navigate it reflectively, and opens a path for research. This collection considers how writing program administrators work when their schools or regions experience crisis situations"--Provided by publisher--

"Tell Me a Story lets children know that their words are important, that no matter the form, their stories are meaningful. With simple rhyming text and accessible art, this book is a springboard for writing and sharing stories, giving kids permission to do, create, share and tell. It delightfully, poetically, celebrates the joy and imagination in storytelling in all its forms and inspires the artist in everyone"--From the publisher's web site.

Writing is one of the most important inventions in the history of the human species, enabling people to communicate and transmit knowledge across vast distances in space and time. This book tells the story of writing, how it developed in ancient civilizations, and its many manifestations from printing presses to digital text.

"A guide to using creative writing methods to ease the symptoms of depression, from the founder of a Stanford University creative writing course for people with mood disorders"--Provided by publisher.