Just Write It! is a writing skills book with a difference. It teaches students to unblock their preconceptions and negative thoughts about writing. This helps them to achieve the marks that they are capable of and to realise their full potential.
Authored by a professional writer and writing coach, this book uses a proven method and set of techniques that unlock creativity and teach students to fully articulate their thoughts and tackle any written task.
Quizzes, exercises and checklists allow students to assess their current writing behaviour and track their improvement. Students are first introduced to general skills and techniques before learning how to apply these skills to the most common types of writing they are likely to face.
This unique book covers topics including:
Developing a positive attitude to writing
Using objects to kick-start creativity
Generating ideas and turning them into arguments
Applying your new knowledge to essays, dissertations, reports and articles
Writing your way to your dream job
"The biggest stumbling block for some students is their writing skills, yet the ability to articulate yourself in writing is vital for success. Just Write It! is a reader-friendly, step by step book, which demystifies academic writing and breaks the process down into bite-sized chunks. It gives great practical advice in simple stages, which guide the reader to developing their writing skills." ~Vanessa Heaslip, Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Bournemouth University, UK
"This is a well-designed book to support undergraduates through their university journey. It is user-friendly with its clear, easy to follow structure. This book is a great support mechanism to help undergraduates to achieve. I highly recommend this text – it is an essential resource for undergraduates!" ~ Emma Jackson, University of Worcester, UK
“ The practical writing exercises (in Just Write It!) force the student to think critically by crystallizing their own ideas in their own words.”
“Critical thinking is essential for both creative and academic writing. And one of the most challenging tasks for a writing instructor is to motivate students to think critically. Just Write It! does just that. The practical writing exercises force the student to think critically by crystallizing their own ideas in their own words. Through step-by-step procedures the student grows accustomed to thinking by writing, and writing by thinking. Although some tasks appear casual, the exercises are rigorous for both the unskilled and skilled writer. Those instructors working with ESL students will find this book exceedingly helpful if used for what it is intended – an exercise book. Unlike most writing books, Just Write It! does not focus on metadiscourse and mechanics, rather, performance and perceptions. Therefore, it should supplement not supplant well-established writing manuals, e.g., Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style.” ~ William Warner, PhD, Associate Professor – Writing Centre, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
“The book Just Write It! is an absolute ‘must have’ for those searching for ways to improve and master their English writing skills, either within an academic or a professional field. The book provides a variety of innovative techniques and tips that help you to become a creative and efficient writer.
“I must admit that before I found Just Write It!, it was quite a challenge for me to start writing tasks, such as motivation or cover letters, that required demonstrating creativity and individualism. I also felt my business correspondence and reports were too long, lifeless and ‘heavy to digest’ from the reader perspective. Consequently, I failed to draw adequate attention to the content which was often crucial in my overall performance in projects and other assignments.
“I feel that my writing skills have been substantially upgraded after I devoted some time to diligently follow the exercises from the book. The exercises were amazingly uncomplicated and funny at the same time. The noticeable benefits were clearer structure and useful vocabulary that particularly came in handy for different writing tasks. The creative part of me was woken up, too and contributed to help liven up my writing.
“Thanks to the advice provided in the book I am now able to write informative and engaging e-mails and memos that are easy to read and simply likeable. I often get positive feedback from colleagues at work on my writing performance. Finally, I managed to write a winning cover letter that has helped me to get a dream job.I intend to continue on the learning path with my personal writing guidance, the book Just Write It!, that I can always consult for reliable advice.” ~ Magdalena Hubert, Analyst at Nasdaq OMX
“I read Greta’s book after my husband participated in one of her corporate seminars. At that time, I was completing the first year of my masters and a great deal of my time was spent on reading and writing essays. After reading it, my grades rocketed from C’s to A’s. All thanks to Greta’s book Just Write It!. The book is a miracle for anyone who struggles with writing or just isn’t happy with his or her creativity process. Easy to read and comprehend, the book will give you so many ‘a-ha’ moments that you will want to make everyone else read it!” ~ Elena Daia, Web Journalist at Bonnier Publications