Peter Elbow talks directly to students about the process of writing. Beginning with his own early difficulties with writing as a college student, Elbow provides insights into how one can work through writing problems. Full of detailed instruction and specific skills to aid in writing, this video guides its audience from the initial stages of freewriting to the final stages of the revising process. Useful for students and teachers alike, Peter Elbow on Writing will demystify the writing process while presenting its viewers with countless gems of encouragement and support with which to approach their writing anew. Use it to start off a writing class or use sections that correspond to lesson plans.