For aspiring writers of all ages and abilities, this book will demystify the writing process, motivate and strengthen your writing talent, and empower you to write your own novel or short stay. The author explains expert technique in a clear and jargon-free way, with examples from the fifty greatest writers of our time. Ross Raisin was selected in 2013 as one of Granta's best of young British writers, and is the award-winning author of God's Own Country, Waterline and A Natural.