Methods for communicating in writing to different audiences are explored in this PBS series. "Writing Under Pressure" illustrates how timed writing assignments in English composition classes compare to real world writing challenges. "Freewrit ing and Generating" outlines techniques for overcoming writer’s block. Peter Elbow, Frank McCourt, Thomas Dolby and Kevin Dorff contribute their insights. "Computers in Composition" investigates how the use of computers changes the writi ng process, including how distance learning students carry out collaborative writing assignments. Outling, clustering, listing, and other organizational techniques are explained by Tom Bodett, John Lovas and Peter Farrelly in " Organizing Devices" ;. Each episode approximately 28 minutes. Narrator Peter Berkow. Peter Berkow and Anita Berkow. Study guide available. Closed captioned.