Writing that Matters
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- ISBN 9781041172277
- Weight: 530g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 18 May 2026
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Writing that Matters offers practical guidance for becoming a more confident writer. From fundamentals and style to structure and lessons from master writers, you will develop skills that will serve you throughout your academic journey.
This compelling guide is an invaluable companion to Reading Literature and Thinking through Words. Robert DiYanni helps readers hone their craft, solidifying knowledge, and discovering new skills. Part I deals with fundamentals and considers what writing is in its essence: a way to think and to learn; a series of processes; and a way to develop the habit of writing—regular writing for practical purposes, including writing from reading. Parts II and III focus on style and structure with lots of expert analysis and practical exercises. Part IV reveals how to take your writing to the next level through learning important lessons from some of the best of teachers—master writers who continue to produce entertaining and thought-provoking work.
Throughout the book, readers have opportunities to develop their ability and take pleasure in the progress they make using language to clarify their thinking and explain it to others. It provides students with expert guidance for analyzing and interpreting works of art, literature, and music.
Robert DiYanni is Professor of Humanities at New York University, USA, where he serves on the faculties of the School of Professional Studies and the Stern School of Business, following a decade in the College of Arts and Science. His publications include The Pearson Guide to Critical and Creative Thinking (2014), Critical and Creative Thinking: A Brief Guide for Teachers (2015), and Critical Reading Across the Curriculum (with Anton Borst; 2017). His co-authored Scribner Handbook for Writers went through four editions, and his Literature: Reading Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and the Essay went through six.
