"These exercises work. They are simple and immediately usable in a class; they all lead to creative satisfaction: i.e. they are practically imaginative"
Richard Ramsbotham

A Source book for Poets and Teachers and for All Who Wish to Develop the Life of the Imagination

This is an inspirational workbook of creative writing exercises for poets and teachers, and for all who wish to develop the life of the imagination. Paul Mathews gives us permission to indulge our fantasy, and then, when that life is flowing, provides the tools to craft it into poetry and song.

A workbook of creative writing exercises which can be used by individuals, teachers with students and writing groups. There are over 300 exercises, both "silly" and "serious", which provide many ideas for improving writing. Teachers should find a multitude of ideas for the classroom.

Available from Hawthorn Press (UK), Steiner Books