Blake's Writer's Guide is a comprehensive reference book for everyone who wants to communicate effectively
through writing.
This guide is split into two parts.

Part 1 - The Writing Process.
Provides step-by-step instructions on the five stages of the writing process:
1.Prewriting
2.Drafting
3.Revising
4.Editing and proofreading
5.Publishing
The traits of good writing and the tools of an author are also examined in detail.

Part 2 - Text types.
Explains what text types and genres are and feature several samples of imaginative,
informative and argumentative texts. Each text sample is shown with annotations that
highlight its specific language and structure features.
The text types examined in this guide are:
Imaginative/narrative texts
· fairytales
· poetry
· dramatic plays
· anecdotes
· science fiction
Argumentative texts
· letters to the editor
· advertisements
· reviews
· discussions
· expositions (arguments)
Informative texts
· reports
· explanations
· new articles
· procedures
· biographies
· descriptions
· factual recounts