An Elephant's Idea: A Basic Companion for Writers

A college-level writing course can be a stressful, intimidating experience, especially in a student's first year. This text aims to alleviate those feelings. My belief is that native English speakers know our language very well; however, the translation from speaking to writing causes us all many challenges. This text assists students and instructors to address these challenges with greater authority and confidence.
Each chapter of An Elephant's Idea: A Basic Companion for Writers covers a part of the writing process; a writing purpose with prompts; a piece of writing, often written by a college student or instructor; a component of grammar or mechanics; and engaging exercises. This second edition has more exercises and new essays and visuals.