 | Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Browne
Buy used from: $3.70 Easily one of THE BEST books on editing, structure, and content out there. It's painful the first time you open the pages, but you will learn to love it.
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 | The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile by Noah Lukeman
Buy new: $10.04 / Used from: $5.59 Some of his views are controversial, but they give you a place to start asking questions. Lukeman teaches the novice writer to think of it not just as a hobby, but as a business.
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 | The Writers Complete Fantasy Reference by Writers Digest
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $6.64 A wonderful place to start building your fantasy world! From ancient myth to clothing to magic, you'll find everything you need to get started on worldbuilding.
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 | Plot & Structure: (Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That Grips Readers From Start To Finish) (Write Great Fiction) by James Scott Bell
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $7.90 An excellent reference for learning to plot your book and keep it moving. So many helpful suggestions, with visual aids and all!
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 | Writer's Guide to Character Traits by Dr. Linda Edelstein
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $7.25 One of three characterization books I use--a great place to start with character traits, family psychology, careers, and even psychological disorders. Highly recommend!
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 | Writing Mysteries
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $2.32 Even if you're not a mystery writer, this book is full of great information for every writer!
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 | Story Structure Architect: A Writer's Guide to Building Dramatic Situations and Compelling Characters by Victoria Lynn Schmidt
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $2.54 THE book for any Plotter! Anybody stuck, or who has a plot hole will rejoice after reading this one. Gets the creative juices flowing, and will not disappoint!
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 | Between the Lines by Jessica Morrell
Buy used from: $3.48 Breathe life into your characters and their world. Learn to create a story that goes far beyond the words on the page. If you get any book to help animate your writing, this should be it!
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 | Creating Character Emotions by Ann Hood
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $2.29 Helpful writing exercises that will help every writer fully realize their characters' potential for emotions.
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 | Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints (Write Great Fiction) by Nancy Kress
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $4.64 In. Credible. Clear up any problems you may have writing point-of-view, or character nuances.
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 | The Writers Digest Sourcebook for Building Believable Characters by Marc McCutcheon
Buy used from: $17.58 If you love lists, this one is definitely for you! Anything you could want from hairstyles to phobias to surnames is right here. I couldn't possibly live without it!
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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: $3.48 I just bought this one, and it's one of the best "scene" books I've read. Breaks everything up into small, useful chunks, so writers can easily analyze their task at hand.
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 | Getting the Words Right: 39 Ways to Improve Your Writing by Theodore Cheney
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $4.50 Having troubles with grammar and structure? Worry no more! A nicely crafted text that will help you to buff and polish your book until it shines.
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 | Write Great Fiction - Dialogue by Gloria Kempton
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $9.19 So you've created your characters...but do they play nice with others? Worry no more, when you have this book to help you.
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 | Writing a Romance Novel for Dummies by Leslie Wainger
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $3.90 The first writing book I ever bought :) Could be a little outdated now, as far as the market goes, but definitely a good starting point for budding romance writers.
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 | Passionate Ink: A Guide to Writing Erotic Romance by Angela Knight
Buy new: $14.39 / Used from: $9.61 Knight's suggestions go far beyond writing erotic romance, and I highly suggest this one for anyone writing romance!
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