This colourful book is a comprehensive reference book for students from middle primary upwards and for everyone who wants to communicate effectively through writing. Blake's Wri ter's Guide is split into two parts.

Part 1 - The Writing Process

Provides step-by-step instructions on the five stages of the writing process:

• pre-writing
• draftin g revising
• editing/proofreading
• publishing

The traits of good writing and the tools of an author are also examin ed in detail.

Part 2 - Text Types

Explain s what text types and genres are and features several samples of imagina tive, informative and argumentative texts. Each text sample is shown wit h annotations that highlight their specific language and structure featu res.

The text types examined in the g uide are:

Imaginative/narrative textsÉ

• science-fictionÉ
• fairytalesÉ
• poetryÉ
• dramatic playsÉ
• anecdotes

Argumentative textsÉ

• expositions (arguments)É
• lette rs to the editorÉ
• advertisementsÉ
• reviewsÉ
• discussions

Informative textsÉ

• factual recountsÉ
• reportsÉ
• explanationsÉ
• news
• articlesÉ
• proceduresÉ
• biographies É
• descriptions