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'rarely have I seen such well laid out advice and information. All you need is to take an idea, work your way through the chapters, and you'll find you've written a full length book. Honestly! Don't take my word for it, buy a copy and see for yourself. There's also an excellent section on writing non-fiction, a chapter on finding a publisher and a recommended reading list. Highly recommended.' Writer's Bulletin. 'I bought your book and read it cover to cover, twice! I've highlighted so much valuable information and will be referring to it on a regular basis. You have taught me more in your book than I learnt at college courses in months.' A UK reader.

Pamela Cleaver has sold 50,000 copies of her children's books. Her children's stories have been translated into French, German, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish. She lives in Diss in Norfolk, UK.

1. Preparing to write; 2. Deciding what sort of story you are going to write; 3. Who is going to read your book? 4. Plotting and planning; 5. Characters and how to find them; 6. Beginnings; 7. The middle of the book; 8. The end; 9. Writing a non-fiction book; 10. Revising - getting it right; 11. Finding a publisher