This guide will assist students in writing creatively in the Area of Study, Paper 1, Section 11 of the NSW HSC English examination. It is also a teaching guide for teachers teaching the HSC English course. The writing students compose using the diverse activities in this guide will form the basis of their creative writing piece. The Area of Study Imaginative Writing Task requires students to simultaneously convey their understanding of the concept of belonging, as well as their ability to write creatively. The activities in this guide have been designed to encourage students to write about belonging naturally. They focus on key elements of creative writing including characterisation, point of view and use of language techniques.