In Invention and Craft: A Guide to College Writing, Ronda Leathers Dively presents a fresh approach to first-year college writing, emphasizing the connection between the writing process and creativity. This guide teaches students a problem-solving and insight-driven method for clear and effective writing across various genres. By focusing on knowledge transfer, it helps learners identify patterns within and between genres and apply their understanding to new writing tasks. The book highlights strategies for successful expository prose, positioning students as active creators of meaning.

Additionally, Invention and Craft is part of the ConnectComposition program, which provides four years of access to comprehensive instruction in writing and research alongside the text and a brief handbook. This integrated approach ensures continuous support and growth for college writers.