Non-Gimmicky Writing Books

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MFA in a Box
MFA in a Box 3.94 avg rating — 89 ratings
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft 4.34 avg rating — 310,128 ratings
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The Elements of Style
The Elements of Style 4.18 avg rating — 86,243 ratings
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Bird by Bird
Bird by Bird 4.24 avg rating — 108,480 ratings
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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within 4.21 avg rating — 31,305 ratings
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Style That Sizzles & Pacing for Power: An Editor's Guide to Writing Compelling Fiction
Style That Sizzles & Pacing for Power: An Editor's Guide to Writing Compelling Fiction 4.28 avg rating — 187 ratings
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The Young Adult Writer's Journey: An Encyclopedia for YA Writers
The Young Adult Writer's Journey: An Encyclopedia for YA Writers 3.84 avg rating — 31 ratings
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Write for Life: Creative Tools for Every Writer
Write for Life: Creative Tools for Every Writer 3.96 avg rating — 985 ratings
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How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling
How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling 3.87 avg rating — 2,675 ratings
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What If?: Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers
What If?: Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers 3.90 avg rating — 1,825 ratings
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On Becoming a Novelist
On Becoming a Novelist 4.10 avg rating — 3,090 ratings
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation 3.87 avg rating — 106,068 ratings
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The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers
The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers 3.99 avg rating — 6,231 ratings
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The Scene Book: A Primer for the Fiction Writer
The Scene Book: A Primer for the Fiction Writer 3.88 avg rating — 472 ratings
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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity 3.95 avg rating — 116,873 ratings
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Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them
Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them 3.77 avg rating — 11,631 ratings
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The 'Backwards' Research Guide for Writers: Using your Life for Reflection, Connection, and Inspiration
The 'Backwards' Research Guide for Writers: Using your Life for Reflection, Connection, and Inspiration 3.69 avg rating — 13 ratings
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Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go
Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go 4.02 avg rating — 1,945 ratings
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How to Write a Book or Novel - An Insider's Guide to Getting Published
How to Write a Book or Novel - An Insider's Guide to Getting Published really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings
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How to Write a Memoir - procrastination to print made simple
How to Write a Memoir - procrastination to print made simple 3.58 avg rating — 80 ratings
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Secrets to Writing Well - Volume 1
Secrets to Writing Well - Volume 1 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings
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Put Them Through the Maze: The Secrets of How to Write the Ultimate Novel
Put Them Through the Maze: The Secrets of How to Write the Ultimate Novel 3.68 avg rating — 19 ratings
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Booklish: The Simple, Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Writing and Publishing Your Book
Booklish: The Simple, Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Writing and Publishing Your Book 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings
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The Elements of Active Prose
The Elements of Active Prose 4.39 avg rating — 31 ratings
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The 10 Secrets to Organizing a Nonfiction Book
The 10 Secrets to Organizing a Nonfiction Book 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings
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How to Write Fiction: Tools and Techniques
How to Write Fiction: Tools and Techniques 3.88 avg rating — 8 ratings
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Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School
Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School 4.21 avg rating — 2,198 ratings
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Living Revision: A Writer's Craft as Spiritual Practice
Living Revision: A Writer's Craft as Spiritual Practice 4.70 avg rating — 61 ratings
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Painting Dragons: What Storytellers Need to Know About Writing Eunuch Villains
Painting Dragons: What Storytellers Need to Know About Writing Eunuch Villains 4.53 avg rating — 17 ratings
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The Ten Steps to Journaling: How to Start a Journal or Diary
The Ten Steps to Journaling: How to Start a Journal or Diary
by: A.C. Zito
4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings
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Inspired Guide to Writing the Short Story: Lessons and Workbook for Students and Educators
Inspired Guide to Writing the Short Story: Lessons and Workbook for Students and Educators it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings
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How to Write Funny Characters
How to Write Funny Characters 4.32 avg rating — 95 ratings
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Writing a Killer Thriller: An Editor's Guide to Writing Compelling Fiction
Writing a Killer Thriller: An Editor's Guide to Writing Compelling Fiction 3.92 avg rating — 283 ratings
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Writing the Sacred Journey: Art and Practice of Spiritual Memoir
Writing the Sacred Journey: Art and Practice of Spiritual Memoir 4.24 avg rating — 159 ratings
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Living the Artist's Way
Living the Artist's Way 3.31 avg rating — 381 ratings
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How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Classic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them—A Misstep-by-Misstep Guide
How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Classic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them—A Misstep-by-Misstep Guide 3.99 avg rating — 4,157 ratings
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Story Engineering
Story Engineering 4.09 avg rating — 3,272 ratings
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250 Things You Should Know About Writing
250 Things You Should Know About Writing 3.99 avg rating — 1,571 ratings
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Story Physics: Harnessing the Underlying Forces of Storytelling
Story Physics: Harnessing the Underlying Forces of Storytelling 3.92 avg rating — 472 ratings
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Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You
Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You 4.08 avg rating — 20,955 ratings
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The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing
The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing 3.76 avg rating — 478 ratings
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Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life
Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life 4.14 avg rating — 6,528 ratings
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Old Friend from Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir
Old Friend from Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir 4.18 avg rating — 1,768 ratings
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The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language
The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language 3.95 avg rating — 1,638 ratings
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Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer's Craft
Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer's Craft 4.05 avg rating — 1,433 ratings
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Escaping into the Open: The Art of Writing True
Escaping into the Open: The Art of Writing True 4.08 avg rating — 1,453 ratings
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How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead: Your Words in Print and Your Name in Lights
How to Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead: Your Words in Print and Your Name in Lights 4.04 avg rating — 631 ratings
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The Wayward Writer: Summon Your Power to Take Back Your Story, Liberate Yourself from Capitalism, and Publish Like a Superstar
The Wayward Writer: Summon Your Power to Take Back Your Story, Liberate Yourself from Capitalism, and Publish Like a Superstar 4.46 avg rating — 39 ratings