The Curious Writer

The Curious Writer, 6th Edition, is a composition textbook that approaches writing and reading as acts of open inquiry. Rather than treating composition as a rigid set of formulas, the text encourages students to suspend judgment, pursue questions, and build critical thinking habits.

Coverage extends across multiple genres beyond traditional academic essays, connecting inquiry projects to practical methods for drafting, researching, and revising. The book also explains research strategies and source documentation.

Prepared for the 2022 edition with two new coauthors, the text emphasizes genre and reflection. A curated series of readings on climate change demonstrates how rhetorical approaches adapt across different writing genres.