The Business of Being a Writer (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
By: Jane Friedman
4.43
Format: 313 pages, Paperback
Writers talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle. Too often miss…
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1. Your First 1000 Copies: The Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing Your Book
By: Tim Grahl
4.14
Format: 147 pages, Paperback
Tim has worked with over 100 different authors from top best sellers such as Hugh Howey, Daniel Pin… read more
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2. On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
By: William Zinsser
4.24
Format: 321 pages, Paperback
On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It … read more
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"Less is more."-William Zinsser, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
"Truth needs no adornment."-William Zinsser, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
"Don't be kind of bold. Be bold."-William Zinsser, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
"Writers are the custodians of memory..."-William Zinsser, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
3. Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
By: Lisa Cron
4.21
Format: 288 pages, ebook
Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story , this writing guide rev… read more
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"We don't turn to story to escape reality. We turn to story to navigate reality."-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
"In a nutshell: A story is about how the things that happen affect someone in pursuit of a difficult goal, and how that person changes internally as a result."-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
"But the simple fact remains that without the first half of the story, there can be no second half. The first half establishes where the problem came from and who the protagonist is to begin with, so …"-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
4. Be the Gateway: A Practical Guide to Sharing Your Creative Work and Engaging an Audience
By: Dan Blank
4.15
Format: 384 pages,
Many people feel the drive to do creative work, but get overwhelmed by the process of connecting wi… read more
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5. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
By: Renni Browne , None
4.24
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
"A superb tutorial for anyone wanting to learn from pros how to polish fiction writing with panache… read more
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"Movies and television may be influencing writers to write more visually, using immediate scenes with specific points of view to put their stories across. But fiction can always accomplish something t…"-Renni Browne, Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
6. The Táin: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cúailnge
By: Anonymous , Thomas Kinsella , Louis Le Brocquy
4.15
Format: None pages, Paperback
The Tain Bo Cuailnge, centre-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's… read more
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7. The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface
By: Donald Maass
4.29
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Engage Your Readers with Emotion While writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plott… read more
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"Plot happens outside but story happens inside. Readers won't get the true story, though, unless you put it on the page--both the big meaning in small events, and the overlooked implications of large …"-Donald Maass, The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface
8. Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence
By: Lisa Cron
3.77
Format: None pages, Paperback
This guide reveals how writers can utilize cognitive storytelling strategies to craft stories that … read more
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9. Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
By: Jessica Brody
4.50
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
SAVE THE CAT!® by Blake Snyder is a popular screenwriting book series and storytelling methodology … read more
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"We call that real problem the SHARD OF GLASS. It's a psychological wound that has been festering beneath the surface of your hero for a long time. The skin has grown over it, leaving behind an unsigh…"-Jessica Brody, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
10. Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts
By: Matt Bell
4.46
Format: 168 pages, Paperback
They say writing is rewriting. So why does the second part get such short shrift? Refuse To Be Done… read more
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11. Farmhouse
By: Sophie Blackall
4.53
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall invites readers to peek through windows that shine like… read more
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12. 1000 Words: A Writer's Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round
By: Jami Attenberg
4.22
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Inspired by Jami Attenberg’s wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this writer’s gui… read more
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13. Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping
By: Matthew Salesses
4.47
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
A groundbreaking resource for fiction writers, teachers, and students, this manifesto and practica… read more
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"Workshops operate on the golden-rule policy: do for others as you want for yourself. Your fellow classmates will see from your comments what kind of feedback to give no matter how much of a push the …"-Matthew Salesses, Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping
"You should ask macro questions and point out macro opportunities. Which means, for example, you might state your understanding (or not) of the story, list observations that seem especially juicy, ask…"-Matthew Salesses, Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping
"When you are workshopped, it is important to remember that you will not connect with everything that is said. You shouldn’t! Don’t listen to everything; don’t take every suggestion—trust your instinc…"-Matthew Salesses, Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping
14. Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book
By: Courtney Maum
4.60
Format: 365 pages, Paperback
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask is right here in … read more
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15. The Business of Being a Writer (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
By: Jane Friedman
4.43
Format: 313 pages, Paperback
Writers talk about their work in many ways: as an art, as a calling, as a lifestyle. Too often miss… read more
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16. The Way of the Fearless Writer
By: Beth Kempton
4.41
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
Beth Kempton's The Way of the Fearless Writer is a mindful approach to the writing life, based on B… read more
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17. Intuitive Editing: A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing
By: Tiffany Yates Martin
4.67
Format: None pages, ebook
"I trust Tiffany Yates Martin with the editing process even more than I trust myself. Read this boo… read more
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18. Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out
By: Jennie Nash
4.50
Format: 89 pages, Kindle Edition
How to write novel in the most efficient way by tackling the hardest part before you start to write… read more
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19. People's Guide to Publishing: Building a Successful, Sustainable, Meaningful Book Business from the Ground Up (Good Life)
By: Joe Biel
4.47
Format: 416 pages, Paperback
Comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to book publishing written by a successful book publisher. … read more
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20. Read Books All Day and Get Paid for It: The Business of Book Coaching
By: Jennie Nash
4.49
Format: 152 pages, ebook
There's a new player in the gig economy that's perfect for people who love books. It's called book … read more
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21. The Six-Figure Freelancer: Your Roadmap to Success in the Gig Economy
By: Laura Pennington Briggs
4.22
Format: 200 pages, Kindle Edition
Do you love freelancing but worry your income isn't guaranteed? Discover a powerful method for grow… read more
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