Chris Friend, Author at Writing Pedagogies

Revision: Writing Through Failure

Writing affords us the ability to revise our ideas before delivering them. Here’s why writing classes should teach through failure.

We teach children to respect and follow authority without teaching them how to build their own authority. Can we afford to let that continue?

Looking at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards through the lens of genres helps explain why Beyoncé amazed but didn’t win Best Album.

Beyond merely conveying information, writing has many functions, many of which benefit the author, not just the audience. See how it works.

Where does writing instruction come from? What are the origins of today’s writing-studies courses? Why do we require these classes?

Participation often terrifies introverted students. But they actually offer three unique contributions to class. Learn how here.