Great Books on Writing

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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft 4.34 avg rating β€” 310,125 ratings
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Bird by Bird
Bird by Bird 4.24 avg rating β€” 108,480 ratings
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Bandersnatch: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and the Creative Collaboration of the Inklings
Bandersnatch: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and the Creative Collaboration of the Inklings 4.27 avg rating β€” 1,319 ratings
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The Elements of Style
The Elements of Style 4.18 avg rating β€” 86,243 ratings
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The War of Art
The War of Art 3.98 avg rating β€” 113,856 ratings
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The Writing Life
The Writing Life 3.98 avg rating β€” 18,001 ratings
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Runes for Writers: Boost Your Creativity and Destroy Writer's Block
Runes for Writers: Boost Your Creativity and Destroy Writer's Block 4.06 avg rating β€” 18 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 β€” 11,631 ratings
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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, 2nd Edition
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, 2nd Edition 4.21 avg rating β€” 31,305 ratings
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Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer
Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer 4.20 avg rating β€” 5,787 ratings
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Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative 3.96 avg rating β€” 324,452 ratings
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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction 4.24 avg rating β€” 30,212 ratings
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How To Write Killer Historical Mysteries: The Art and Adventure of Sleuthing Through the Past
How To Write Killer Historical Mysteries: The Art and Adventure of Sleuthing Through the Past 3.82 avg rating β€” 102 ratings
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Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence
Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence
by: Lisa Cron
4.21 avg rating β€” 5,391 ratings
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting
Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting 4.27 avg rating β€” 17,105 ratings
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The Modern Library Writer's Workshop: A Guide to the Craft of Fiction
The Modern Library Writer's Workshop: A Guide to the Craft of Fiction 4.27 avg rating β€” 939 ratings
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The Describer's Dictionary: A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations
The Describer's Dictionary: A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations 4.17 avg rating β€” 415 ratings
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The Lie That Tells a Truth: A Guide to Writing Fiction
The Lie That Tells a Truth: A Guide to Writing Fiction 4.04 avg rating β€” 596 ratings
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The Elements of Active Prose
The Elements of Active Prose 4.39 avg rating β€” 31 ratings
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How to Write Fiction: Tools and Techniques
How to Write Fiction: Tools and Techniques 3.88 avg rating β€” 8 ratings
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What I Wish I Knew Before I Moved to Hollywood
What I Wish I Knew Before I Moved to Hollywood 4.18 avg rating β€” 57 ratings
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Writing 21st Century Fiction: High Impact Techniques for Exceptional Storytelling
Writing 21st Century Fiction: High Impact Techniques for Exceptional Storytelling 4.34 avg rating β€” 872 ratings
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Get Published in Literary Magazines: The Indispensable Guide to Preparing, Submitting and Writing Better
Get Published in Literary Magazines: The Indispensable Guide to Preparing, Submitting and Writing Better 4.41 avg rating β€” 70 ratings
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101 Quotes For Aspiring Writers
101 Quotes For Aspiring Writers 4.20 avg rating β€” 5 ratings
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Inside Story: Everyone's Guide to Reporting and Writing Creative Nonfiction
Inside Story: Everyone's Guide to Reporting and Writing Creative Nonfiction 4.46 avg rating β€” 24 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 β€” 61 ratings
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The Influential Author: How and Why to Write, Publish, and Sell Nonfiction Books That Matter (2nd Edition)
The Influential Author: How and Why to Write, Publish, and Sell Nonfiction Books That Matter (2nd Edition) 4.59 avg rating β€” 107 ratings
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The Art of the Novel
The Art of the Novel 3.84 avg rating β€” 45 ratings
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The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface
The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface 4.27 avg rating β€” 2,813 ratings
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Book Title Generator: A Proven System in Naming Your Book
Book Title Generator: A Proven System in Naming Your Book 4.08 avg rating β€” 247 ratings
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Story Power: Secrets to Creating, Crafting, and Telling Memorable Stories
Story Power: Secrets to Creating, Crafting, and Telling Memorable Stories 4.85 avg rating β€” 13 ratings
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Story Like a Journalist: A Textbook / Workbook for Novelists
Story Like a Journalist: A Textbook / Workbook for Novelists 4.47 avg rating β€” 17 ratings
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Zen & the Art of Writing
Zen & the Art of Writing 4.08 avg rating β€” 20,955 ratings
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The Irresistible Novel: How to Craft an Extraordinary Story That Engages Readers from Start to Finish
The Irresistible Novel: How to Craft an Extraordinary Story That Engages Readers from Start to Finish 4.29 avg rating β€” 172 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 β€” 985 ratings
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Story and Structure: A complete guide
Story and Structure: A complete guide 4.96 avg rating β€” 113 ratings
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Writing With Emotion, Tension, and Conflict: Techniques for Crafting an Expressive and Compelling Novel
Writing With Emotion, Tension, and Conflict: Techniques for Crafting an Expressive and Compelling Novel 4.06 avg rating β€” 369 ratings
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A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion and Lively Muse for the Writing Life
A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion and Lively Muse for the Writing Life 4.18 avg rating β€” 1,052 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 β€” 159 ratings
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On Editing: How to edit your novel the professional way
On Editing: How to edit your novel the professional way 4.42 avg rating β€” 108 ratings
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The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1)
The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1) 4.53 avg rating β€” 6,247 ratings
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Write On Blogging: 51 Tips to Create, Write & Promote Your Blog
Write On Blogging: 51 Tips to Create, Write & Promote Your Blog 3.70 avg rating β€” 10 ratings
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Write Your Novel in a Month: How to Complete a First Draft in 30 Days and What to Do Next
Write Your Novel in a Month: How to Complete a First Draft in 30 Days and What to Do Next 3.86 avg rating β€” 313 ratings
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Translation with Reference to English and Arabic: a practical guide
Translation with Reference to English and Arabic: a practical guide 3.60 avg rating β€” 87 ratings
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The Grammar Daily: 365 Quick Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl
The Grammar Daily: 365 Quick Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl 4.71 avg rating β€” 49 ratings
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The Magic of Fiction
The Magic of Fiction
by: Beth Hill
4.36 avg rating β€” 36 ratings
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The Making of a Story: A Norton Guide to Writing Fiction and Nonfiction
The Making of a Story: A Norton Guide to Writing Fiction and Nonfiction 4.24 avg rating β€” 1,186 ratings
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Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story
Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story 4.32 avg rating β€” 3,424 ratings
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The Writer's Devotional: 365 Inspirational Exercises, Ideas, Tips & Motivations on Writing
The Writer's Devotional: 365 Inspirational Exercises, Ideas, Tips & Motivations on Writing 4.23 avg rating β€” 82 ratings
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Writing a Novel: Bring Your Ideas To Life The Faber Academy Way
Writing a Novel: Bring Your Ideas To Life The Faber Academy Way 4.10 avg rating β€” 188 ratings
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The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma 4.70 avg rating β€” 1,223 ratings
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Plot Versus Character: A Balanced Approach to Writing Great Fiction
Plot Versus Character: A Balanced Approach to Writing Great Fiction 4.16 avg rating β€” 471 ratings
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The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults
The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults 4.41 avg rating β€” 563 ratings
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How to Read and Why
How to Read and Why 3.61 avg rating β€” 3,792 ratings
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Infinite Words: A Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Publishing
Infinite Words: A Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Publishing
by: Zane
4.42 avg rating β€” 55 ratings
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The Hero's 2 Journeys (3 Audio CDs Seminar)
The Hero's 2 Journeys (3 Audio CDs Seminar) 4.39 avg rating β€” 236 ratings
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You Are A Writer
You Are A Writer 3.80 avg rating β€” 3,637 ratings
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The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes
The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes 3.78 avg rating β€” 1,022 ratings
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Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?
Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? 3.83 avg rating β€” 46,216 ratings
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Go Teen Writers: Write Your Novel
Go Teen Writers: Write Your Novel 4.82 avg rating β€” 39 ratings
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The Elements of Style Illustrated
The Elements of Style Illustrated 4.18 avg rating β€” 86,243 ratings
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There's No Plan B for Your A-Game: Be the Best in the World at What You Do
There's No Plan B for Your A-Game: Be the Best in the World at What You Do
by: Bo Eason
4.12 avg rating β€” 561 ratings
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The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know
The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know 4.31 avg rating β€” 1,903 ratings
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Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need 4.02 avg rating β€” 21,031 ratings
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Yondering
Yondering 3.80 avg rating β€” 1,034 ratings
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Making Shapely Fiction
Making Shapely Fiction 3.97 avg rating β€” 1,178 ratings
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Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly
Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly 4.16 avg rating β€” 3,300 ratings
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The Writer's Adventure Guide: 12 Stages to Writing Your Book
The Writer's Adventure Guide: 12 Stages to Writing Your Book 3.85 avg rating β€” 59 ratings
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Characters & Viewpoint
Characters & Viewpoint 4.04 avg rating β€” 4,698 ratings
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Writers on Writing: Collected Essays from The New York Times
Writers on Writing: Collected Essays from The New York Times 3.85 avg rating β€” 699 ratings
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Overcome Writer's Block
Overcome Writer's Block 4.78 avg rating β€” 9 ratings
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How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy
How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy 3.91 avg rating β€” 4,844 ratings
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Writers On Writing, Volume Ii (Writers on Writing (Times Books Paperback))
Writers On Writing, Volume Ii (Writers on Writing (Times Books Paperback)) 3.70 avg rating β€” 165 ratings
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Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers
Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers 3.91 avg rating β€” 23 ratings
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Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink
Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink 4.02 avg rating β€” 747 ratings
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A Poetry Handbook
A Poetry Handbook 4.23 avg rating β€” 8,985 ratings
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Living by Fiction
Living by Fiction 3.95 avg rating β€” 1,018 ratings
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The Creators: A History of Heroes of the Imagination
The Creators: A History of Heroes of the Imagination 4.18 avg rating β€” 2,614 ratings
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The New Yorker Magazine
The New Yorker Magazine 4.53 avg rating β€” 97 ratings
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How to Write Like Chekhov: Advice and Inspiration, Straight from His Own Letters and Work
How to Write Like Chekhov: Advice and Inspiration, Straight from His Own Letters and Work 3.62 avg rating β€” 86 ratings
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Telling True Stories: A Nonfiction Writers' Guide from the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University
Telling True Stories: A Nonfiction Writers' Guide from the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University 4.08 avg rating β€” 1,345 ratings
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13 Ways of Looking at the Novel
13 Ways of Looking at the Novel 3.81 avg rating β€” 1,163 ratings
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The Writing Life: Writers On How They Think And Work
The Writing Life: Writers On How They Think And Work 3.70 avg rating β€” 257 ratings
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The Paris Review, Issue 203, Winter 2012
The Paris Review, Issue 203, Winter 2012 3.90 avg rating β€” 50 ratings
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Writers at Work: The Paris Review Interviews : First Series
Writers at Work: The Paris Review Interviews : First Series 4.24 avg rating β€” 169 ratings