The Creative Writing Workbook: The practical way to improve your writing skills

Unlock your imagination and get writing now with original creative exercises.

Are you inspired to write a novel, short story or your life story, but don't know where to start? Do you want to improve your writing skills when using social media and blogging, or do you have an aspiration to become a freelance writer?

This new Teach Yourself Workbook, written by a successful published author, accompanies you every step of your way to becoming a writer, with insider tips and techniques, guided, accessible exercises to get you writing, case studies drawn from published works and many more features ideal for budding writers who want to develop their ability through a more active style of learning.

Whether you're a poet, storyteller or playwright, have journalistic ambitions or simply want to make the most of online opportunities, the creative activities in this workbook will have you putting pen to paper from the very first chapter and you will soon be ready to achieve your writing potential.

-Understand the key techniques and essential qualities of good writing
-Discover how worlds are created and craft your own compelling settings through guided exercises
-Explore characterisation, drama and dialogue and structure your own scenarios
-Learn the secrets of successful writing with in-depth case studies from fiction, non-fiction, life-writing and poetry
-Create an impact with brilliant copywriting