This textbook familiarizes students with grammatical concepts of the English language and
develops skills to apply grammar to creative writing and the study of literature. Students take
an interactive 'learn-by-doing' approach to the mechanics of language and explore the creative
uses of grammar. Experimenting with their own linguistic and creative skills they come to
appreciate the importance of language not only as a means of communication but also as an
essential part of creative practice and literary composition. This applied approach to learning
about grammar will be a valuable resource for students of English Literature and Creative
Writing who may already be good users of grammar but not fully aware of its significance for
communication and creativity.
