To the Islands: A Creative Writing Workbook by Anne Schuster with Erica Coetzee

Based on a course designed by acclaimed writing facilitator, Anne Schuster, this practical, inspirational and invaluable guide will encourage writers to pick up their pens and start cultivating a writing habit.

Discover five imaginary islands that lie waiting for you in the sea of creativity, each with an itinerary specially devised to lead you on writing adventures. Sail to the Island of Wu-Wei, where writing is effortless. Follow your creative intuition around the Island of Wuzhi and write spontaneously on the Island of Ziran. Visit the Island of Xin to write from the body and explore creative tension on the Island of Yin-Yang.

There are many approaches to ‘learning’ creative writing. The approach that underpins this workbook is inspired by practice. It is founded on the idea that what writers need most is to write. Writers find their feet by writing. They tune their voices by writing. To write frequently and with abandon allows you to explore the palettes and scenery of your creative universe. It is through writing that you discover your own islands.

Using poetry and prose, the 25 excursions in this workbook will encourage you to experiment and cultivate a writing habit, even if you only have half an hour a day to spare, while the writing tips and quotes from teachers and authors will keep you focused and inspired.

To the Islands can be purchased on Anne Schuster’s website or by contacting info@anneschuster.co.za. It is also available in bookstores nationwide.
Cost = R240.00

Date of Publication: September 2014
ISBN: ISBN 978-0-9921922-9-7
Website: anneschuster.co.za
Publisher: Tiber Tree Press
Reviews: “If you’re planning on a creative excursion, make this book the very first item you pack in your rucksack.” – Máire Fisher (author of Birdseye)