In the long process of writing this book, I have learned much about
writing from many people: fellow teachers, fellow thinkers about
writing, readers, students, and kin. I am grateful to the following people
for what a writer often needs, honest helpful reactions to parts of
the manuscript at various stages: Gloria Campbell, Thad Curtz, Joy
and Don Dybeck, Anne Enquist, Lee Graham, Gerald Grant, Burt
Hatlen, Susan Hubbuch, Criseyde Jones, Cecile Kalkwarf, Ellen
Nold, Margaret Proctor, Eugene Smith, Joanne Turpin, Mary Wakeman,
and Bernice Youtz.