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.