"MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan isn't one to avoid arguments. He relishes them, as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. Arguments help us solve problems, uncover new ideas we might not have considered, and nudge our disagreements toward mutual understanding. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value-and can also simply be fun. Arguments are everywhere-and especially given the fierce debates we're all embroiled...

Novelist Frank and poet Wall show that voice is not something mysterious: it's simply the way you, the writer, project yourself artistically. This book helps writers learn to develop a distinctive and vibrant narrative persona, as well as using voice to create characters.--From publisher description.