How to Write: How to start, and what to write if you don’t have any ideas

You can learn a lot about writing through direct observation from life, just like artists do when they work with still life, landscapes or models - and that's what this book is all about. It's made up of practical activities for you to work on as you go along, with minimum explanation. The book covers six essential writing techniques. Some of them - like character - are stalwarts. Some will take you by surprise.