Roy Peter Clark

Roy Peter Clark is one of America’s premier writing teachers and a master of the craft of writing. His books have inspired generations of students, and his innovative methods have helped countless authors improve their writing.

A Tampa, Florida native, Roy Peter Clark earned a BA in English from Florida State University and a PhD in English from Northwestern University. He entered academia as an English professor before transitioning to journalism as a professor at the Poynter Institute, an organization devoted to educating journalists around the world.

At the Institute, Roy Peter Clark established the National Writing Project and developed the writing program Writing Remedies. He also pioneered the teaching of writing as a "habit of mind" and sought to eliminate the traditional form of grammar lessons. His writing program focused on sentence structure, clarity and precision. This program would eventually become Writing With Power, the book that has become a classic among writers and writing teachers.

In addition to Writing With Power, Roy Peter Clark has a number of other books to his name, including The Glamour of Grammar and How to Write Short: Word Craft for Fast Times. He also co-authored the book Write it When I'm Gone: Advice and Lessons from Mom, with his mother.

In his books, Clark shares his insights on the craft of writing, which he has learned through his own experience as a professor, journalist and writing teacher. He offers practical advice and tips on topics such as clarity, flow, structure, concision and grammar. He also encourages writers to use humor and storytelling in their writing, and emphasizes the importance of mastering the basics.

In 2020, Roy Peter Clark published his latest book, Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Working With Writers, which shares a selection of strategies, techniques and tools to help writers of all levels revise their work, meet deadlines and become a more successful writer.

Roy Peter Clark has become an influential figure in the writing community through his innovative teaching methods, and he continues to inspire writers around the world. His books and teaching style are a great source of knowledge and inspiration for any aspiring or professional writer, and his legacy will undoubtedly live on for years to come.