<DIV>Even dedicated and experienced writers need what author and writing coach Hal Zina Bennett provides: a fresh, fun, surefire place to start. In this handy resource, practiced and aspiring writers alike will find inspiration and initiative in the form of prompts for brief writing exercises, story prompts that set forth dramatic arcs for more lengthy works, readings with exercises that reflect on the art and craft of writing, and quotes from famous authors on the inner processes of successful work. <I>Write Starts</I> facilitates creativity like the perfect seat at a favorite café or a peaceful room of one's own. What's more, it puts you in the congenial company of a wise and expert coach.</DIV>