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Ten Best Books about Writing
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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and LifeBird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
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Anne Lamott's book was the first one that inspired me to try my hand at writing my own series.
Writing the Breakout NovelWriting the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass
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Agent Donald Maass gives practical advice that can help you raise your writing to breakout level. His tips are valuable for every writer, published or unpublished.
On WritingOn Writing by Stephen King
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When you want to learn how to write, start with this book by one of the nation's top bestselling authors.
Don't Murder Your Mystery [Agatha Award for Best Nonfiction Book]Don't Murder Your Mystery [Agatha Award for Best Nonfiction Book] by Chris Roerden
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Chris Roerden provides practical how-to instructions about the craft of writing mysteries. I keep her book close at hand when I'm rewriting.
Writing the ThrillerWriting the Thriller by T. MacDonald Skillman
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This book is expensive, but worth it! If you want to write suspense, you need to read Skillman's book.
Lessons from a Lifetime of Writing: A Novelist Looks at His CraftLessons from a Lifetime of Writing: A Novelist Looks at His Craft by David Morrell
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Best-selling author David Morrell gives good advice about writing fiction that sells.
Revision And Self-Editing (Write Great Fiction)Revision And Self-Editing (Write Great Fiction) by James Scott Bell
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Best-selling author James Scott Bell's tips about self-editing can help you write salable fiction. He provides plot brainstormers and examples from popular novels.
The Elements of Style (Original Edition)The Elements of Style (Original Edition) by William Strunk
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The ultimate authority about the rules for writing clear, concise English.
Zen in the Art of Writing: Essays on CreativityZen in the Art of Writing: Essays on Creativity by Ray Bradbury
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Using your own voice, writing every day, playing "What if?"--Bradbury covers all the bases of the game of writing well.