THE ART OF SUCCESSFUL WRITING: For University Students and Professional Writers

The Art of Successful Writing is an edited book, that provides systematic instructions, on reading, writing, and critical thinking, while combining a comprehensive review of the use of grammar.

Each chapter allows students to demonstrate their ability to master the principles of quality writing. The incremental approach of this book has been constructed to accommodate a range of writing levels and abilities.

Constant reinforcement is provided through examples and exercises, including text designed to involve students in the learning process, by actively encouraging critical thinking, research and the practice of writing. Each chapter integrates examples that associate writing theory with practice, thus creating a structured foundation, for students to develop and apply their writing skills accordingly.

To aid the competence process, tips for effective writing are included in every chapter, as well, as thought-provoking scenarios which provide challenges and opportunities for learner reflection and collaborative interaction. These exercises are especially helpful for learners working in an academic or professional context, especially when an assignment requires the written input of each person in the group.

In summary, this book provides a range of discussions, examples, and exercises, which range from the initial stages of how to write a grammatically correct sentence through to mastering the art of academic essay and research writing

Delroy Constantine-Simms (C. Psychol) is a Counselling Psychologist and editor of more than 30 books and the winner of the Lambda Book Prize (2001) Best Anthology for his book. The Greatest Taboo: Homosexuality in Black Communities. He is also a freelance print and photo- journalist, whose work has been published in The Voice Newspaper, Black Britain, The Post, The Gleaner, Miami Times, The Amsterdam News, Pride Magazine. His photos have been distributed through photo agencies such as Demotix, Corbis and Getty images. He is a regular contributor on several radio and TV stations, including the BBC, Channel Four, BBC Radio 1, Three Counties Radio, Radio, and has been featured in the Guardian and cited in the Mirror, The Evening Standard, The Metro, He is currently working as a freelance journalist for several media organizations in the Middle Eastern Peninsular, while maintaining a small psychology practice in the UK.

British born Ridwan Abdul-Kareem is a Theology graduate and a qualified teacher who attended the prestigious University of Birmingham (UK) Abdul-Kareem has more than elven years of teaching a combination of Humanities and English to a wide variety of mainstream and challenging students. He is currently working for Hertfordshire London Colleges, Saudi Arabia, where he is delivering English classes to learners preparing for the Preliminary English Test (PET) and Key English Test (KET). He is also the recent recipient of Grade 1 Award for outstanding teaching in a recent internal Saudi Skills Standards rated observation. When he is not teaching he practices Thai Boxing and Tae Kwando.

Sonya Williams gained her degree in Journalism and Writing from London's Middlesex University. She has written articles for numerous publications, including The Voice Newspaper and Regeneration and Renewal. She has also been featured in the Guardian and written for the graduate magazine, The Real World. Her most recent experience is in the employment and recruitment sectors with specific skills in working with more challenging groups of society. Working closely with Job Centre Plus and doing outreach. She continues to write for various online media outlets, while raising a young family.