A CRAFTSMAN could survive the credit crunch by swapping his chisel for a typewriter.

Business may be slow for the building trade, but the recession could see Paul Caton achieve a lifelong ambition.

The 58-year-old woodworker from Lingen hopes to write a short book about ethics during the coming months.

But the married father-of-four realises time is money and is looking for an investor to achieve his ambitions and share potential profits.

“I’ve wanted to do this since I was a teenager and I’ve got lots of notes but they need to be brought into 21st century language,” he said.

“I need four to six months to write it but I’ve also got a mortgage and kids. That’s why, if anyone can help, I’d be willing to give their money back or go 50-50 if it’s a success.”

Mr Caton has spent more than 30 years gathering information for the pocket-size book, which he insists will be modern and easy to read. He plans to avoid using religious and academic terms, as he wants the book to appeal to all ages.

“It’s the old fashioned idea of virtue – you mention morality and people automatically think about the church and religion, but I want to avoid that,” he said.

“I just want people to back their decision on the concept of what is right, wrong or bad.”