I went on an evening course to get an education br On the best way to write for our younger generation br How do I compose words to take them on a journey of delight br Lead them into a clear, bright day or the deepest, darkest night br br First I had to learn all about the direction of my voice br An innocent child or omniscient god, I had to make a choice br Then also pick the person: first, second or third br Would my subject be realistic or in the realm of the absurd br br Of course I had to have a story, technically called a plot br Although apparently there are stories where what happens just does not br 'Throw in some crisp, clear dialogue', Judith said dramatically br 'But go easy on the adverbs', she scolded most emphatically br br I needed characters and already had one from the start br The narrator of my story was one who plays an important part br I've met some lovely people who each had a surprising tale to tell br I know we all have inside us a masterpiece that will sell, sell, sell! br br (Sydney, Australia - 2010)br br Alessandra Liveranibr br