The Learning Support Materials that accompany How Writing Works are a marvellously valuable, and immensely enjoyable, source of information and inspiration for both teachers of writing and writers, whether at university or elsewhere.
Professor Rosemary Williamson, Head, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of New England
PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS
What Roslyn Petelin doesn't know about clear, precise writing isn't worth knowing.
Leigh Sales, Australian Broadcasting Corporation TV
How Writing Works is the opposite of a dry writing bible. Those who take the time to read and follow the strategies will be rewarded with the ultimate writing resource.
Writing Queensland
A superb guide to great writing in the modern media era.
Phil Harding, journalist and broadcaster, London
Whether youre a CEO or an intern, the ability to communicate clearly is your biggest asset. Petelins expert advice in this book will accelerate your career.
Damian Kington, Investor, Brand Consultant, and Strategy Adviser, New York
How Writing Works will be an enormous support for undergraduates and postgraduates who want to be the best writers possible. It will also help to prepare them for success in the communication industries, whether as author, editor, publicist, or publisher.
Jeri Kroll, Professor of English and Creative Writing, Flinders University, Australia
How Writing Works will be invaluable for all students from undergraduate to doctoral level, especially as a guide to the construction of robust and coherent argument.
Margo Blythman, Former Director of Teaching and Learning, University of the Arts, London
It's time for a new President for the Republic of Writing: Petelin's book will win her subjects from students to experienced professionals electing to learn why writing is so vital and to follow her lively learning pathways on how to do it elegantly, vividly, and with precision.
Professor David McKie, University of Waikato, New Zealand
Roslyn Petelin is the best of the best in teaching clear, readable writing. This book will improve the writing of everyone who reads it.
Lelia Green, PhD Professor of Communications, School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, Perth
The rich research and illuminating examples in this witty and engaging book, along with the further readings and references alone are worth the cost of admission!
Jodi Simpson, Senior Editor, Laurence King Publishing, London
