This text offers encouragement and advice on many aspects of the writer's craft, from first thoughts to the use and misuse of adverbs, from where the best places are to write - both public and private - to developing your skills in the art of listening. Based on the premise that writing creatively helps us to comprehend and value our lives, the book should help readers to learn and value the art of writing in their lives. The chapters covers topics from writing practice and using loneliness, to beating self-doubt.