Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience, and bestselling writing career, Maggie Smith breaks down the craft of writing and creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, vulnerability, restlessness, tenacity, connection and hope. Each element is explored through inspiring and focused essays on everything from writing habits to word choice, white space and redrafting. Throughout, Maggie offers practical writing prompts and generative activities that will help you sharpen your creative skills.

If you’re just beginning to write, wanting to improve, or looking for some depth and inspiration to reignite the spark, this book will help!

Order a copy to collect in store or have posted to you, along with a cup of tea and a poem to give your creative juices a kick start.