Creative writing is more than just a hobby. It has the potential to help people to expand their self-efficacy and their self-esteem. It also serves as a nearly endless source of energy. Not only do individuals profit from this activity, it can also be implemented in the course of systemic therapy, counselling as well as in personal and business development. Renate Haußmann and Petra Rechenberg-Winter have put together a workbook full of scientifically sound and proven methods of creative writing. The also provide the basic theoretical background and include a number of writing exercises and examples.