There are no easy formulas or set rules for how to best teach writing. While the teacher should teach the rules of writing within whole-class lectures, aspects of diversity such as culture, race, class, ability, and gender require teachers to approach students as individuals. This article explores the impact of three key approaches when working…

Describes the sequence of planning activities for the Buffalo, New York, Writing Place Project workshop and inservices, concentrating on the steps necessary to make a writing laboratory a reality. (DD)

Suggestions are given for conducting non-directive writing conferences. (JH)

Argues that to use computers to help teach the writing process, English teachers must develop both short- and long-term plans for computer usage and must insist on helping to select their school's hardware and software. (MM)