In this companion to his 2005 book The 3 a.m. epiphany; uncommon writing exercises that transform your fiction, author Kiteley (creative-writing, U. Denver) offers 200 exercises intended to stimulate creativity and illustrate how to deal with the processes and problems encountered in writing. Exercises include writing a fake encyclopedia entry; writing from the perspective of a teenager plotting to kill her parents, or as a person on a mild drug like marijuana; examining the end of a friendship from each persons perspective; and describing a meal that centers around an unusual food. Appendices include a list of reference books the author keeps on hand, and advice for teachers and students. An exercise index is convieniently provided. Annotation 2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
