This text helps developing writers in the academy and beyond think through their writing process and develop strategies for styling their writing to meet the demands of a wide range of goals.
The book imagines writing as an assortment of "outfits"― bundles of styles and strategies through which one approaches a writing purpose, such as writing focused on experimentation and growth or writing focused on a professional task. By assessing the outfits writers feel most and least confident in, and examining how to be more at home in the outfits that matter to them, this book helps students develop both specific skills and their overall identity as writers. Readers are guided through before-, during-, and after-writing strategies and techniques, including: freewriting, outlining, visual planning, and composing in multimodal forms. Readers are also introduced to the importance of setting clear writing goals and sharing their work in a variety of ways, both in preparation for classroom success through peer review and writing center visits, and beyond the classroom in virtual and in-person spaces.
This book serves as a core or supplemental text for writing courses at the undergraduate, graduate, or high school level, or as a writing guide for individual readers.
Author(s): Jen McConnel
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 155
City: New York
Cover
Endorsements
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Lists of figures
Lists of tables
Acknowledgements
Introduction: What Does it Mean to Style Your Writing?
1 Finding Your Style
What’s in Your Writing Wardrobe?
The Quiz: What's Your Look?
Crafting Your Look Book
Now What?
2 Getting Comfortable with Writing: Comfy Pajamas
What Does This Style Look Like?
Vulnerability: Do Not be Afraid of Being Afraid
Student Style: Advice from Student Writers
Pick Out Your Pants: Before You Write
While Writing
Strut Your Stuff: After You Write
Student Style: Advice from Student Writers
Accessorizing This Look
Check the Mirror: Reflecting in Your Look Book
Advice from Students Who Prefer Pajamas
3 Getting Creative with Writing: Paint and Garden Clothes
Getting Creative
What Does This Style Look Like?
Student Style: Advice from Student Writers
Pick Out Your Pants: Before You Write
While Writing
Strutt Your Stuff: After You Write
Student Style: Advice from Student Writers
Accessorizing This Look
Check the Mirror: Reflecting in Your Look Book
Advice from Students Who Prefer Creative Clothes
4 Building Your Writing Plan: Workout Gear
Understanding How the Right Plan Can Help You Write Smarter, Not Harder
What Does This Style Look Like?
Student Style: Advice from Student Writers
Genres
Pick Out Your Pants: Before You Write
While Writing
Strut Your Stuff: After You Write
Student Style: Advice from Student Writers
Accessorizing This Look
Check the Mirror: Reflecting in Your Look Book
Advice From Students Who Prefer Workout Gear
5 Getting Focused with Writing: Professional Wear
Let’s Get Down to Business
What Does This Style Look Like?
Student Style: Advice from Student Writers
Considering Your Audience
Pick Out Your Pants: Before You Write
Mentor Texts in Your Genre
While Writing
Strut Your Stuff: After You Write
Student Style: Advice from Student Writers
Accessorizing This Look
Check the Mirror: Reflecting in Your Look Book
Advice from Students Who Prefer Professional Wear
6 Approaching Writing from a Different Angle: Adventure Outfits
Writing as a Tool for Transformation
What Does This Style Look Like?
Student Style: Advice from Student Writers
Pick Out Your Pants: Before You Write
While Writing
Strut Your Stuff: After You Write
Student Style: Advice from Student Writers
Accessorizing This Look
Check the Mirror: Reflecting in Your Look Book
Advice From Students Who Prefer Adventure Clothes
7 Sneakers and Suitcoats (Putting Together Unique Looks
Revisiting the Style Quiz
Ideas for Mixing and Matching: Workout Gear and Professional Wear
Ideas for Mixing and Matching: Pajamas and Adventure Clothes
Ideas for Mixing and Matching: Creative Clothes and Workout Gear
Ideas for Mixing and Matching: Creatine Clothes and Professional Wear
Ideas for Mixing and Matching: Pajamas and Professional Wear
Student Style: Advice from Student Writers
Accessorizing This Look
Check the Mirror: Reflecting in Your Look Book
Advice from Students Who Mix and Match
Afterword: Finally, Fashionistas
Index
