23 must-read nonfiction books like The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles Volume 1 by Angela Ackerman

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The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles Volume 1

By: Angela Ackerman

4.72

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

Are you maximizing the power of conflict in your story—choosing the right scenarios that will build…

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1. Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between

By: James Scott Bell

4.20

Format: 93 pages, Kindle Edition

A powerful secret, and a fresh approach to writing bestselling fiction! What's the best way to wri… read more

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2. Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success

By: K.M. Weiland

4.11

Format: 186 pages, Paperback

Writers often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctl… read more

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"For example, one key character who was definitely not supposed to die did just that. I did everything I could to get her up again, but she just... died on me."

-K.M. Weiland, Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success

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3. Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development

By: K.M. Weiland

4.31

Format: 215 pages, Kindle Edition

About the BookPowerful Character Arcs Create Powerful StoriesHave you written a story with an excit… read more

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4. The Psychology Workbook for Writers

By: Darian Smith

3.98

Format: 92 pages, Kindle Edition

Writers know that their characters and stories should be multi-layered and believable. Now here’s a… read more

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5. How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method

By: Randy Ingermanson

4.25

Format: 234 pages, ebook

A Magical Key to Unlock Your Creative Wizard Are you writing a novel, but having trouble getting… read more

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6. 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)

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7. Kidnapped by the Pirate

By: Keira Andrews

4.02

Format: None pages,

Will a virgin captive surrender to this pirate's sinful touch? Nathaniel Bainbridge is used to hidi… read more

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8. GMC: Goal, Motivation and Conflict: The Building Blocks of Good Fiction

By: Martha Shields , Debra Dixon

4.27

Format: 67 pages,

Goal, motivation, and conflict are the foundation of everything that happens in the story world. Us… read more

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9. Inner Demons (The Shadow Demons Saga #2)

By: Sarra Cannon

4.00

Format: 16 pages, Kindle Edition

This is an alternate cover edition for  Becoming a Demons cheerleader was the last thing Harper Ma… read more

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10. Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels

By: Gwen Hayes

4.40

Format: 94 pages, Kindle Edition

What makes a romance novel a romance? How do you write a kissing book? Writing a well-structured ro… read more

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11. Beautiful Demons (The Shadow Demons Saga #1)

By: Sarra Cannon

3.71

Format: 436 pages, Kindle Edition

This is an alternate cover edition for  Harper Madison isn't like other girls. She has extraordina… read more

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12. Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story

By: K.M. Weiland

4.32

Format: 295 pages, Paperback

Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories? Why do some stories work and other… read more

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13. The Dialogue Thesaurus: A Fiction Writer's Sourcebook of Dialogue Tags and Phrases

By: Dahlia Evans

3.50

Format: 448 pages,

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14. Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish

By: James Scott Bell

4.26

Format: None pages, Paperback

Craft an Engaging Plot How does plot influence story structure? What's the difference between plott… read more

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15. Naughty Words for Nice Writers: A Romance Novel Thesaurus

By: Cara Bristol

3.07

Format: None pages,

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16. 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

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17. Show, Don't Tell: How to write vivid descriptions, handle backstory, and describe your characters’ emotions

By: Sandra Gerth

4.43

Format: 114 pages, Kindle Edition

Show, don’t tell is probably the single most-important piece of advice given to writers. But many w… read more

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18. How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America

By: Lee Child

4.14

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mys… read more

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19. 100 Days of Sunlight

By: Abbie Emmons

4.20

Format: 311 pages, ebook

When 16-year-old poetry blogger Tessa Dickinson is involved in a car accident and loses her eyesigh… read more

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"The hard thing to do and the right thing to do are usually the same."

-Abbie Emmons, 100 Days of Sunlight

"Letting go feels like giving up, but if you don’t let go, you’ll drown."

-Abbie Emmons, 100 Days of Sunlight

"You’ll do fine. Just... take your time. Words will come when they want to."

-Abbie Emmons, 100 Days of Sunlight

"I shake my head slowly, feeling like the ability to speak has been knocked out of me by a hurricane called 'Tessa."

-Abbie Emmons, 100 Days of Sunlight

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20. The Alpha's Warlock (Mismatched Mates #1)

By: Eliot Grayson

3.76

Format: 204 pages, Kindle Edition

Cursed, mated, and in for the fight of their lives… Warlock Nate Hawthorne just wants a cup of … read more

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"I was so, so done with decapitation for one day."

-Eliot Grayson, The Alpha's Warlock (Mismatched Mates #1)

"I was like a bad supernatural country song, all wanting to be loved and sad that my werewolf ran away."

-Eliot Grayson, The Alpha's Warlock (Mismatched Mates #1)

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21. Newsletter Ninja: How to Become an Author Mailing List Expert

By: Tammi Labrecque

4.58

Format: 148 pages, Kindle Edition

Are you struggling with email? Newsletter numbers getting you down? Fewer people opening your messa… read more

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22. The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles Volume 1

By: Angela Ackerman

4.72

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

Are you maximizing the power of conflict in your story—choosing the right scenarios that will build… read more

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23. A Book A Week: How I Outline and Draft a Full Novel in Just A Week (Self-Publishing Success 1)

By: Kate Hall

4.05

Format: 91 pages, Kindle Edition

My first published novel took me five YEARS to write. The second took months. Now? I draft each of … read more

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24. The Trope Thesaurus : An Author Resource Guide

By: Jennifer Hilt

4.21

Format: 232 pages, Kindle Edition

Even a quick glance at popular books, movies, and streaming series says it all-- a skillful applica… read more

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25. Character Reactions from Head to Toe (Indie Author Resources Book 1)

By: Valerie Howard

4.01

Format: 92 pages, Kindle Edition

As an author, are your characters always sighing and nodding? Did you just sigh and nod? If so, thi… read more

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26. Strong Verbs for Fiction Writers (Indie Author Resources Book 2)

By: Valerie Howard

4.12

Format: 111 pages, Kindle Edition

A LIST OF 1,000 VERBS Are you searching for stronger verbs for your works of fiction (or non-ficti… read more

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27. Helpful Adjectives for Fiction Writers (Indie Author Resources Book 3)

By: Valerie Howard

4.15

Format: 72 pages, Kindle Edition

Are you using boring adjectives?Is your writing feeling dull and bland? Do you want to spice things… read more

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28. Become a Successful Indie Author - 3rd Edition: Work Toward Your Writing Dream

By: Craig Martelle

4.43

Format: 227 pages, Kindle Edition

Demystifying the tangled web of self-publishing to put you on the road to success.This is the 3rd E… read more

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"Bad reviews mean I am putting my book into the wrong peoples' hands."

-Craig Martelle, Become a Successful Indie Author - 3rd Edition: Work Toward Your Writing Dream

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29. 5,000 WRITING PROMPTS: A Master List of Plot Ideas, Creative Exercises, and More

By: Bryn Donovan

4.36

Format: 450 pages, Kindle Edition

Never have writer’s block again. 5,000 Writing Prompts is the must-have resource for novelists, … read more

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30. Body Beats to Build On: A Fiction Writer's Resource

By: April W. Gardner

4.42

Format: 134 pages, Kindle Edition

2,500+ templates for constructing endless unique body motions that convey emotion. "My go-to writin… read more

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31. The Body Thesaurus: A Fiction Writer's Sourcebook of Words and Phrases to Describe Characters

By: Dahlia Evans

4.10

Format: 270 pages, Kindle Edition

The Ultimate Thesaurus That Helps Fiction Writers Describe Characters With Ease! If you're like mo… read more

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22 Top reference books like The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles Volume 1 by Angela Ackerman

Transform Your Habits

Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between

James Scott Bell

4.20

Transform Your Habits

Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success

K.M. Weiland

4.11

Transform Your Habits

Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development

K.M. Weiland

4.31

Transform Your Habits

The Psychology Workbook for Writers

Darian Smith

3.98

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11 must-read adult books like Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between by James Scott Bell

Transform Your Habits

Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between

James Scott Bell

4.20

Transform Your Habits

Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success

K.M. Weiland

4.11

Transform Your Habits

Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development

K.M. Weiland

4.31

Transform Your Habits

Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules

Steven James

4.39

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