<DIV><DIV><B>An experienced short story writer offers practical exercises and advice</B></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Ideal for anyone who wants to write creatively in a genre that is increasingly attracting attention from publishers, this guide will help writers unlock imagination and creativity, and discover stories they didn't know they had. It teaches writers how to observe the world around them more sharply, as well as to structure, shape, and polish a story. It is full of practical exercises that will inspire imagination and refine skills, and confidence-building suggestions and hints. It also offers strategies and techniques for securing a readership or even a publisher, and gives the very latest information on how to use the internet for maximum advantage.</div></DIV>