I will begin with a section about the author himself and later include a section about his methods of writing and teaching creative writing to college students. ... After years as a newspaper reporter, a publisher approached Rick about writing a book about his own experiences growing up. ... On writing about the South, Rick says, "It's like cooking - in making a roux. ... Bragg's writing often reflects angst, which he says, comes from knowing first hand the injustices and class distinctions that still exist even in modern America. ... Though Welty mostly published fiction, she wrote...

• Word Count: 4108
• Approx Pages: 16
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School