Discusses three books on Zen and writing that (1) question assumptions of Western discourse and literacy practices; (2) offer ideas to help individual writers unearth their creative energy and potential; (3) advocate alternative discursive practices; (4) discuss possibilities of an embodied literacy predicated on kindness and compassion; and (5)…

Argues for using the metaphor of the contract as a principal strategy for teaching students how to craft introductions. (SR)

Criticizes the focus among some educators upon the writing process. Notes that all writers do not follow the same process and that teaching students otherwise oversimplifies writing instruction and diminishes efforts to improve it. Explains a "scaffolding" approach which involves outlining of increments in a writing process without…

Describes the annual Puget Sound Writing Program Institute for Teachers of Writing. Explains that teacher-participants, who were assigned to discuss in writing their writing processes, challenged the program codirectors to do the same. Includes a codirector's notes on her thoughts about writing. (SG)