AN imaginative creative writing workshop was held at a Worcestershire school.

Author Annie Muscutt led the workshop with Year 6 pupils from Winterfold House School, near Chaddesley Corbett on Tuesday, May 9.

Annie Muscutt, who has been a Reception class teacher at the school for the last seven years, had her first novel ‘Eringuild’, an exciting, magical, fantasy adventure for older children, published in the summer of 2016.

The author’s latest novel ‘The Devil Within’ is a thriller set in early 20th century Britain.

Mrs Muscutt said: “Writing is a creative passion of mine and I am delighted that my second novel has been published.

"I’m pleased to have had the opportunity to share my writing skills with Winterfold pupils.

"It was great to explain the creative process and how a book can begin from a few ideas.

"There was some impressive, creative thought in brainstorming sessions and we explored characters and the importance of book descriptions in terms of hopefully capturing an audience.

"Both novels have served as a useful comparison to show different types of writing within genres and the possibilities for a writer to follow where their inspiration takes them."