Every month the Pen-Friends writing group set themselves a 'Homework' challenge designed to stretch their creative muscles and encourage honest critiques. Members tackle the challenge in any way that inspires them, from straight prose, to poetry to songwriting.

The breadth and quality of these works is superb and now, for the first time, they are available for you to read and enjoy.

It is hoped that by reading these pieces you too will be encouraged and inspired to put pen to paper and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of creative writing.