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  The Arts

  So, You Want to be a Writer?

Featuring: Richard Wilbur, Jean Auel, Russell Baker, Tom Clancy, John Grisham, David McCullough, James McPherson, Lanford Wilson

Description: With a focus on the creative process of writing, this Achievement Television program explores how writing inspires one to utilize the natural inclination to imagine, to invent and to pretend. Students from across the country discuss with prize winning journalists, novelists and poets their personal experiences, struggles, and achievements in the field of writing and how writing has shaped their lives.

Category: The Arts

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Additional Recommended Curriculum

Teachers, we've also developed materials for you to integrate portions of Achievement.org into your curriculum through our Achieve*NET Curriculum series.

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So, You Want to Be a Writer

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