Discusses how writing is the combination of two voices, "creator" and "critic," and how writers use these voices to create a recognizable yet variable pattern. Presents two story beginnings by Rachel McCaleb Watts that illustrate the repetitions and variations in one writer's work. (ARH)

Presents the Newbery Medal acceptance speech of Russell Freedman, writer of children's nonfiction. Discusses the place of nonfiction in the world of children's literature, the evolution of children's biographies, and the author's work on "Lincoln." (ARH)

Includes the comments of poets and writers concerning their experiences with high school publications. (SRT)

Describes Elizabeth Cleaver's individualistic style and technique and discusses her use of collages and folk material and her interests in puppetry, film animation, and transformation stories. (EL)

Delves into the writer's inspirations and techniques for creating sparse prose and simply illustrated children's books. (JK)

Describes Robin McKinley, Newbery Award winner and author of "Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of the Beauty and the Beast,""The Door in the Hedge," and "The Hero and the Crown."(EL)

Chronicles rise of American trade publishing industry from end of Civil War to present. Topics covered include prominent publishers, publishing philosophy, careers in publishing, pre-World War I developments, librarianship and library education, new publishers, assertion of rights by authors, development of American economy, and impact of…

Shows how qualities of M. Sendak's works make it adaptable to the stage, using such works as "Where the Wild Things Are" and "Higglety Pigglety Pop!" as examples. (EL)

Examines the types and topics of articles and author characteristics of the Journal of College and University Student Housing from 1979-1984, volumes 9-14, and compares the results to a previous study of volumes 1-8. Concludes potential authors should be encouraged, mentor author programs established, and exceptional productivity examined. (ABL)

Nonfiction writer Selzer answers questions about his writing and career. (FL)

An author of young adult novels gives her reasons for writing for that particular audience rather than for adults. (FL)

Relates an "interview" with the prize-winning children's writer, John Christopher, based on a year's correspondence. (HOD)

Assessed research productivity in counseling psychology in various institutions from 1976-1982 and tested the adequacy of a similar study by Cox and Catt (1977) which was based upon contributions to one journal. Results showed change in institutional rankings from the previous survey and supported the Cox and Catt analysis. (LLL)

Examines Francis Bacon's intentionally devised style for scientific writings and the theoretical basis of that style. Discusses his emphasis on a truly objective point of view, and his use of aphorisms to adapt to his audience. (HTH)

Argues that the authors of children's literature, especially those who write fairy and folk tales, are the new mythmakers. (RB)