This video features Peter Elbow, an English professor and author, speaking of the writing process and ways to improve writing.
Elbow explains rather than instructs.
Drawing on his experiences, he suggests that the very basis of good writing is the time and effort spent in a quiet room. Students, teachers, and creative writers alike will find this video helpful and encouraging. This video focuses on exploring the connections between speaking and writing. The viewer sees parts of an actual workshop in progress from beginning drafts to final drafts. In addition, the students who participate are interviewed for their thoughts on the project.