Ed V. from Columbia, MO

My first task with new students is always to help overcome any anxieties they may have with regard to expressing themselves on paper. Most people find that, following a little guided practice, they can write much better than they thought they could, given effective and constructive criticism. What has seemed like drudgery to the student writer, perhaps because she has not been progressing, can be readily transformed into an enjoyable experience by building on success. I like to proceed in small