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Welcome to the Web site for Writing First, the first developmental workbook to teach grammar in context.

The first developmental workbook to teach specific skills in the context of students' own writing, this innovative text provides comprehensive treatment of the process of writing paragraphs and essays and all the support students need to build a solid foundation for success in college and beyond.


Try Our Software
Exercise Central for Writing First is our extensive new online collection of practice exercises in the areas of grammar, style, punctuation, and mechanics.

The Writing Guide Software for Writing First supports students as they work through the process of writing a paper. You learn more about the software and download a demo version.


Explore our Other Web Resources
We have developed a wide variety of online resources for both students and instructors in writing courses. Please choose one of the options in the menu on the left, or visit Developmental@Bedford/St. Martin's for a complete list.


Learn More about the Book and Its Supplements
The book is accompanied by a large array of supplements to support both instructors and students in the developmental writing course.

To learn more about the book and its supplements, please visit the catalog page for Writing First.

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