* Outlines ten different ways in which drama can both stimulate and provide contexts, audience and purpose for writing. * Provides step by step guidance on how to use drama to facilitate the teaching of writing * Offers a wide range of ideas from simple classroom strategies to more complex units of work * Suitable for all teachers, including those with limited experience in using drama as a learning medium. * Includes definitions of the drama strategies and advice on how to set up and manage the drama process.