Amy (Root) Clements

Professor, editor, writer. Advocate of words that rise above the roar.

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“Just get it all down on paper, and then we’ll see what to do with it.”

—Maxwell Perkins, legendary editor for Scribner’s


Welcome to my resource page for students! 

Whether you want to learn more about the English Writing and Rhetoric major at St. Edward's or you're an aspiring wordsmith seeking career advice, I'm happy to share a bit of insight. By browsing these pagesor reading any e-textyou're demonstrating the power of the written word in the new millennium. Regardless of your major, well-honed writing has unprecedented potential to drive your success story.

If you're currently enrolled in one of my classes, head to Canvas for up-to-date course documents.

Click here to see sample syllabi for my courses: Rhetoric and Composition II, Introduction to Creative Writing, American Grammar, Revising and Editing, Advanced Editing, Writing for Advertising and PR, Media Writing, Career Preparation

Click here for ENGW INTERNSHIP CENTRAL 

INTERVIEW WITH A SUPERSTAR AD MAN

WHAT ASPIRING AUTHORS NEED TO KNOW

HOW TO TELL YOUR PARENTS YOU'VE DECIDED TO BECOME AN ENGLISH WRITING MAJOR

Looking for a versatile, rewarding degree? Get it in Writing. Contact me at amyrc@stedwards.edu for more information.