Welcome to writing.bytes.

Welcome to writing.bytes. This is a blog about academic writing. Wait! Don’t run away. I know that sounds pretty boring. Maybe it will be, but we’re going to try hard to make sure it isn’t, so stick around and give us a chance.

Who are we? We’re teachers and students who value the importance of being able to write well. We’ve come together to share our insights to help you become a better writer. We believe that by becoming a better writer, you’ll be more successful in school and in your chosen career. Why do we believe that? Because it’s been true for us.

Each of this blog’s contributors brings his or her own unique perspective on writing, so there should be plenty of interest for everybody. The teachers contributing to writing.bytes. will talk about why they assign the types of writing they do and how you can produce the level of writing they’re looking for. They’ll talk about other things as well – things that will help you gain a valuable perspective about the writing you do in school.

The students who contribute to writing.bytes. will write about how they approach their own assignments. They’ll likely share insights about writing and make connections to things you actually care about.

You’re part of the blog too. You can use the comments link at the bottom of each post to ask questions or leave comments about the post. writing.bytes. isn’t a lecture; it’s a conversation, and we hope that you’ll write to and with us to share your thoughts.

Like any blog, writing.bytes. is a living document. It will grow and transform over time. The great thing about it is that you can be part of that growth and transformation. So, come join the conversation. We look forward to hearing from you.