![]() | On Writing by Stephen King
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.49 Every writer can benefit from reading their favorite author's thoughts on writing. Stephen King is right up there for me--and it helps that his writing memoir is just excellently written.
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![]() | Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School by Gotham Writers' Workshop
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $3.40 A fantastic book of helpful tips and information.
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![]() | Book in a Month: The Fool-Proof System for Writing a Novel in 30 Days by Victoria Lynn Schmidt
Buy new: $15.63 / Used from: $6.74 A great book to help keep track of your November novel. The time line doesn't quite match up with NaNo, but is extremely helpful (especially with organization) none-the-less!
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![]() | First Draft in 30 Days by Karen Wiesner
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $2.71 Again, a helpful book (though I prefer BOOK IN A MONTH by Schmidt) that doesn't quite align with the NaNo timeline, but helpful.
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![]() | Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time by Jordan Rosenfeld
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $3.49 A great book to help those who have trouble planning out outstanding scenes that work.
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![]() | Write Is a Verb: Sit Down, Start Writing, No Excuses by Bill O'Hanlon
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $3.00 Are you one of those who always finds an excuse to put off writing? Then O'Hanlon's book is the kick in the butt you may need!
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![]() | The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $5.99 Writer's Digest puts some great resources out for writers--and some bad ones. This is one of the better books, with the best and most helpful articles from the Writer's Digest magazine.
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![]() | Fiction Writer's Workshop by Josip Novakovich
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $7.14 Another great little writing workshop book to practice/write with.
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![]() | The No Plot? No Problem! Novel-Writing Kit by Chris Baty
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $8.75 This kit is the official NaNo kit, but it's not quite on the same level as others. Though, it at least matches NaNo perfectly and some neat motivational pieces.
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![]() | 3 AM Epiphany by Brian Kiteley
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $3.30 A great book for inspiration and get the writing juices flowing...
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![]() | 4 A.M. Breakthrough: Unconventional Writing Exercises That Transform Your Fiction by Brian Kiteley
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $8.35 Same author as "3 AM Epiphany" and every bit as helpful!
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![]() | What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers by Anne Bernays
Buy new: $10.07 / Used from: $2.48 Don't let the fact that this book is a little bit older fool you, it's packed full of helpful exercises that won't curtail your individual creativity.
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![]() | Naming the World: And Other Exercises for the Creative Writer
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $7.99 I was a bit skeptical when I picked this book up, but ended up absolutely loving the unconventional aspects of it!
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![]() | Writer's Digest Writing Kit: Everything You Need To Get Creative, Start Writing and Get Published
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $4.75 This kit is much superior to NO PLOT? NO PROBLEM! It has many prompts, ideas, and tips as well as a mini-market book and marketing tips. Very nicely done, by Writer's Digest again.
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![]() | Novelist's Boot Camp: 101 Ways to Take Your Book From Boring to Bestsell by Todd A. Stone
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $0.06 A silly, almost frivolous book for those who need the motivational kick. Contains many prompts and exercises.
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![]() | Line by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing by Claire Kehrwald Cook
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $3.99 After your novel is done, of course, it needs editing. This is my favorite editing book. Highly recommended.
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![]() | The Oxford Essential Guide to Writing (Essential Resource Library) by Thomas S. Kane
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.88 For all the technical details, refer to Oxford. This excellent book can answer grammar and style.
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![]() | 2009 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market (Novel and Short Story Writer's Market) by Editors of Writers Digest Books
Buy new: $18.47 / Used from: $6.80 Some people never plan to reveal their NaNo novels, some wait a long time, others just want to put their stuff out there.
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![]() | Jeff Herman's Guide To Book Publishers, Editors, & Literary Agents 2009: Who They Are! What They Want! How To Win Them Over!m19th Edition (Jeff Herman's ... Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents) by Jeff Herman
Buy used from: $22.59 When, finally, your novel is written and edited...then comes the painful trial of trying to find someone who wants to publish it. Like the book above, this is a valuable resource.
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![]() | Writer's Digest (1-year)
Buy new: $19.96 Stay in loop in the world of writing with the inexpensive subscription to Writer's Digest.
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