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2008 Writer's Market2008 Writer's Market by Robert Brewer
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More than a reference, it is an inspriation.
The Elements of Style (Coyote Canyon Press Classics)The Elements of Style (Coyote Canyon Press Classics) by William Strunk
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No detectable BS in this grammar and style guide. Used by most writers.
On Writing: A Memoir of the CraftOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
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Stephen King really shows each stone across the stream. A how-to and how-not-to guide of becoming a writer.
You Can Write a Mystery (You Can Write)You Can Write a Mystery (You Can Write) by Gillian Roberts
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For mystery writers, but the basic elements apply to all genres.
How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling (How to Write a Damn Good Novel)How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling (How to Write a Damn Good Novel) by James N. Frey
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Step-by-step guide to good writing and storytelling.
Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every WriterWriting Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer by Roy Peter Clark
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Truly awesome. If this doesn't help you, then you're reading it upside-down.
Chapter After Chapter: Discover the Dedication and Focus You Need to Write the Book of Your DreamsChapter After Chapter: Discover the Dedication and Focus You Need to Write the Book of Your Dreams by Heather Sellers
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Can't find the time to write? I know. Tell me about it. Chapter After Chapter offers advice on how to arrange your day to accomodate a writing lifestyle.
The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection PileThe First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile by Noah Lukeman
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The first five pages of your manuscript should be the part that wows the reader. Your first reader is an agent, then a publisher. You should really wow them first. Here's how.