I have found myself teaching writing Ð or, rather, teaching ghost-writing Ð a great deal lately. The art of ghost-writing is listening and channelling: capturing the "author's" voice well enough that the text on the page sounds more like their true core than their own spoken voice.

You can also do this for yourself. That's what Thaisa Frank and Dorothy Wall teach, in pithy exercises. I have used this book, and I find that I keep recommending it to aspiring writers and ghosts... as a way to jump-start the listening process.

Why do I "only" give it an 8? I guess I am a bit disheartened that a book like this is necessary. Making your voice strong... so that it even comes through when you write... should be a natural gift, something we can all count on. Those who feel shy about writing, online or on a page, will find a great deal of value here.

This is a book for those who wish to practice and improve their writing creativity. There are excercises the authors take you through step by step building the skills to find and develop your own creative voice.