This is a collection of classroom-proven activities that help motivate students to explore creative, descriptive, and expository writing.  The main principles of good writing are covered in a variety of exercises that include scent-inspired essays, interruption game (descriptive details), dialogue development, role-playing using voice and tone; interviewing, community involvement, persuasion, research and investigation, imagery, metaphor and simile, and designing a magazine. The source is listed for each activity, as well as a brief description, objectives, procedures, and expected results/benefits.  From the ERIC Database.