The most widely used and respected text in fiction, 7e by novelist Janet Browaway and Elizabeth Stoke-French, guides the beginner story writer from the first inspiration to the final review by providing practical writing techniques and concrete examples. Written in personal and non-mandatory tone, the text encourages students to develop proficiency through each step of the writing process, offering an abundance of exercises designed to stimulate writing and creativity.

The text also integrates various short, contemporary stories in each chapter, believing that reading inspirational fiction goes hand in hand with writing new and exciting stories.