 | Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $3.24 Brilliant observations and a quick and lively wit. One of my all-time favorites. I read it at least once a year and recommend it to everyone.
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 | On Writing by Stephen King
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.42 I'm not a big horror fan, but King is a master and this book is a masterpiece. Part autobiography, part instruction in craft, it's a must for any would-be writer's bookshelf.
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 | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published, 4th Edition by Sheree Bykofsky
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $9.80 I'm represented by Sheree's agency, and I used this book to get to that place. It's full of good advice arranged in a way that's accessible and interesting.
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 | Editors on Editing: What Writers Need to Know About What Editors Do
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $2.94 A very good assortment of articles for writers who want to understand the functions of editing and editors.
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 | The Elements of Business Writing: A Guide to Writing Clear, Concise Letters, Memos, Reports, Proposals, and Other Business Documents by Gary Blake
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $0.01 A nice little book that helps you slice the fat from your business writing projects.
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 | Elements of the Writing Craft: Robert Olmstead by Robert Olmstead
Buy used from: $1.15 I'm reading this now and find it very interesting. Olmstead is the author of one of today's big books--Coal Black Horse--and his exercises are fascinating and challenging.
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 | The $100,000 Writer by Nancy Flynn
Buy new: $11.01 / Used from: $2.88 Nancy's book helps you see lots of different ways to market material for various audiences. Concise and useful for freelancers.
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 | The Synonym Finder by J. I. Rodale
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $6.26 I live in this book. It's easy to navigate and always helps me find precisely the right word at the right time.
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