(re)Discover the Joy of Creative Writing book now available

PR Log (Press Release) – Sep 16, 2009 – Toronto, Ontario – Freelance writer and author Paul Lima today announced the release of (re)Discover the Joy of Creative Writing, his ninth book for writers and the second to be issued under the Paul Lima Presents imprint. The book, which helps kick start the creative efforts of new writers and reignite the creative fuse of experienced writers, is available online through major retailers, such as Chapters, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and WH Smith, as well as from the author (www.paullima.com/books).

(re)Discover the Joy of Creative Writing includes chapters on writing fiction and poetry and developing plot and characters. However, at the heart of the book, the reader will find over 50 creative writing exercises based on creative writing techniques such as:
- freefall and directed freefall
- clustering and brainstorming
- journey through childhood
•   modelling
•   what if…?

“New writers who want to kick-start their creative writing or develop story ideas and characters, and experienced writers looking for a creative kick in the pants, will enjoy the practical information and the detailed creative writing exercises in this book. The exercises will get them started and keep them going,” said Lima.

Lima, a successful freelance writer, has had short stories and poetry published in dozens of literary journals and e-zines. Samples of his creative writing are available online at www.paullima.com/cw. He is the past editor of Maple Syrup Simmering and Northern Lights and has published ten books on the business of freelance writing and on business and promotional writing. Several of his books, including the recently released Harness the Business Writing Process, are used as textbooks for college and university business writing, copywriting, and freelance writing courses.

(re)Discover the Joy of Creative Writing is available in both print and eBook formats, through the author (www.paullima.com/books) as well as most online book retailers.

(re)Discover the Joy of Creative Writing
ISBN: 0980986915
Trade paperback
128 Pages, 7 x 10 in
Author: Paul Lima

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Contact: Paul Lima – info@paullima.com; 416-628-6005