This site is designed to help anyone generate and develop ideas for expository writing.  This means, whether you have an essay to write for your English class, an editorial to write for your local newspaper, or just want to write a letter to dear old Dad, the resources on this site can help you get started.

How It Came About

This site was born of exasperation--my own exasperation at how much time I took to produce the first draft of anything I had to write.  My frustration led me to compile an array of links to writing help sites as well as invent a graphic organizer to help me conceive and expand my ideas (hence the name of this site).

How to Use This Site

Come to this site when you have writing to do.  First, go to the “Idea Expander” page and follow the directions in the “how to use this page” file.  (These directions outline a process that should get you through your first draft.)  Then browse the “writing resources” page.  See if any of the resources linked to it might help you revise your draft.

Contact Me

I love to hear from anyone who tries this site.  I'm always looking for ways to facilitate writing, and feedback from visitors teaches me so much!

Thank You

Thanks for visiting.  I hope you will find the site helpful.

Sincerely,

Daniel J. Weinstein, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English
Dakota State University
Madison, South Dakota