Foreword by Stan Barstow.

Bibliography p. 145.

This new edition features lively and up-to-date examples and exercises at the end of every chapter to get you writing. It examines all the main forms of writing -articles, short stories, poetry, plays, novels and nonfiction- and the different techniques of writing for adults or children, radio or TV. Throughout the book, the author, experienced of both fiction and nonfiction, offers clear guidance on how to get started and how to develop your talent, helping you acquire the essential skills for a successful writing career.