The author wanted to learn to write fiction. She learned by doing, and by researching specific skills. The result is a wild ride of genres, themes, and moods. Each story is complete in itself, and at the same time illustrates a skill involved in writing fiction. The second section of the book delves deeply into all the elements of fiction writing. The third part details correct usage of easily confused words. The style is accessible; the examples are clear and sometimes entertaining. The appendices on self-publishing and marketing will help you take your writing out into the world.