In this new edition 54 chapters cover the central pillars of writing creatively: the theories behind the creativity, the techniques and writing as a commercial enterprise. With contributions from over 50 poets, novelists, dramatists, publishers, editors, tutors, critics and scholars, this is the essential guide to writing and getting published.

· A 3-in-1 text with outstanding breadth of coverage on the theories, the craft & the business of creative writing

· Includes practical advice on getting published & making money from your writing

New for this edition:

· Chapters on popular topics such as 'self-publishing and the rise of the indie author', 'social media', 'flash fiction', 'song lyrics', 'creative-critical hybrids' and 'collaboration in the theatre'

· New and updated exercises to help you practice your writing

· Up-to-date information on teaching, copyright, writing for the web & earning a living as a writer

· Updated Glossary of Terms