This book is a comprehensive reference book for everyone who wants to communicate effectively through writing. This guide is split into two parts. 1: The Writing Process provides step-by-step instructions on the five stages of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and proofreading and publishing. The traits of good writing and the tools of an author are also examined in detail. 2: Text Types explains what text types and genres are and features several samples of imaginative, informative and argumentative texts. Each text sample is shown with annotations that highlight its specific language and structure features.