The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing, Short Edition, authored by Rise B. Axelrod and published by Bedford/St. Martin’s in its twelfth edition, is a concise yet comprehensive resource for college-level writing. First printed on October 24, 2018, this guide spans 720 pages and has established itself as the leading rhetoric text over an impressive 25-year span. Known for its practical innovations, the Guide offers step-by-step strategies to help students invent their ideas, craft sentences effectively, and revise their writing with purpose. It includes a wealth of hands-on activities aimed at enhancing critical reading skills and the ability to work with sources, as well as greater emphasis on understanding the rhetorical situation. The guide’s revised design makes it easy for students to navigate and focus on what they need to do, whether in print or through integrated e-Pages designed to leverage online resources.