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Does the idea of creative writing excite you, but you've no idea how to begin? Do you want to write a story, a local interest book, or even complete a book of poetry? Maybe you would love to create a legacy piece to hand down to future generations, or capture the essence of your relative's lives but don't know where to start or what to include? Between suggestions, tips, anecdotes, and exercises, you will glean a mountain of information that will set you on your way no matter if you are new to creative writing or have a book or three under your belt. With a friendly, accessible tone, A Guide to Creative Writing gives you the tools you need to write for the love of it or to take it further. AUTHOR: SJ Banham has been writing for almost four decades, penning a dozen fiction, non-fiction, and several ghost written books. She runs her own business (www.loveofbooks.co.uk) nurturing new writers and helping to develop the skills of those more experienced. A member of Society of Authors and Alliance of Independent Authors, she was awarded a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing in 2020. Her interests include photography, crafting, reading, painting, walking, and listening to classical music. She lives in Essex.

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""This is the book I wish I'd had before I started writing my first novel. I know it sounds like a cliche but it really is a must have guide for anyone who wants to write. It has great advice for inspiration. Of particular importance is the section on getting children to write, and how to encourage young minds. Any parent of a child that wants to write should have this book. Simple tips, like the 'word jar' to hold words to be taken out and used as prompts to write a story, or the 'long word list' for when a child learns a new word. Over the course of ten chapters SJ Banham gives advice on just about every aspect of writing, from inspiration to publication. There are creative writing exercises for all ages, advice on fiction, non-fiction, poetry, legacy writing, et al. All of which are delivered with an authorial friendly voice. A passage early on struck a chord with me. 'I had heard from my careers officer that to be a writer you must have lots of qualifications and money. I had neither. I often wonder how many young minds are thrown off their intended path because of one person's ill-conceived thoughts influencing them'. So often we are told what we can't do, well, this book will tell you that you can do it. So what are you waiting for? Get the book and unleash the author in you.""--TG Trouper, author

"""This is the book I wish I'd had before I started writing my first novel. I know it sounds like a cliche but it really is a must have guide for anyone who wants to write. It has great advice for inspiration. Of particular importance is the section on getting children to write, and how to encourage young minds. Any parent of a child that wants to write should have this book. Simple tips, like the 'word jar' to hold words to be taken out and used as prompts to write a story, or the 'long word list' for when a child learns a new word. Over the course of ten chapters SJ Banham gives advice on just about every aspect of writing, from inspiration to publication. There are creative writing exercises for all ages, advice on fiction, non-fiction, poetry, legacy writing, et al. All of which are delivered with an authorial friendly voice. A passage early on struck a chord with me. 'I had heard from my careers officer that to be a writer you must have lots of qualifications and money. I had neither. I often wonder how many young minds are thrown off their intended path because of one person's ill-conceived thoughts influencing them'. So often we are told what we can't do, well, this book will tell you that you can do it. So what are you waiting for? Get the book and unleash the author in you.""--TG Trouper, author"

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SJ Banham has been writing for almost four decades, penning a dozen fiction, non-fiction, and several ghost written books. She runs her own business (www.loveofbooks.co.uk) nurturing new writers and helping to develop the skills of those more experienced. A member of Society of Authors and Alliance of Independent Authors, she was awarded a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing in 2020\. Her interests include photography, crafting, reading, painting, walking, and listening to classical music. She lives in Essex.

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