13 Best reference books like The Trope Thesaurus : An Author Resource Guide by Jennifer Hilt

Cover of The Trope Thesaurus : An Author Resource Guide by Jennifer Hilt

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…

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Cover of Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success by K.M. Weiland

1. 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

Cover of How to Write Short Stories And Use Them to Further Your Writing Career (Bell on Writing) by James Scott Bell

2. How to Write Short Stories And Use Them to Further Your Writing Career (Bell on Writing)

By: James Scott Bell

3.89

Format: 114 pages, Kindle Edition

Now, learn the master key for writing great short stories, and the strategies for using them to adv… read more

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Cover of Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development by K.M. Weiland

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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Cover of 5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Smarter by Chris  Fox

4. 5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Smarter

By: Chris Fox

4.20

Format: 88 pages, Kindle Edition

Includes a free spreadsheet to help you track and improve Words Per Hour. 5,000 Words Per Hour also… read more

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Cover of The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws by Angela Ackerman, Becca Puglisi

5. The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws

By: Angela Ackerman , Becca Puglisi

4.50

Format: 532 pages, Paperback

Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of streng… read more

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Cover of 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

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)

Cover of Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels by Gwen Hayes

7. 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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8. The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma

By: Angela Ackerman , Becca Puglisi

3.21

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

Readers connect to characters with depth, ones who have experienced life's ups and downs. To delive… read more

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

By: Cara Bristol

3.07

Format: None pages,

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Cover of The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1) by Angela Ackerman

10. The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1)

By: Angela Ackerman

4.52

Format: 308 pages, Kindle Edition

The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited wit… read more

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Cover of 7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasy to Sell Your Books to Anyone by T.    Taylor

11. 7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasy to Sell Your Books to Anyone

By: T. Taylor

4.43

Format: 180 pages, Kindle Edition

There are only, in my humble opinion, two kinds of readers: Readers who love your books and readers… read more

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Cover of Anatomy of Genres by John Truby

12. Anatomy of Genres

By: John Truby

4.23

Format: 720 pages, Paperback

A guide to understanding the major genres of the story world by the legendary writing teacher and a… read more

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Cover of Newsletter Ninja: How to Become an Author Mailing List Expert by Tammi Labrecque

13. 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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Cover of The Trope Thesaurus : An Author Resource Guide by Jennifer Hilt

14. 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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Cover of The Short Story Romance Handbook: How I Make Over $1,000 a Month Writing Short Story Romance (and it only took me 3 months) by Hope Ford

15. The Short Story Romance Handbook: How I Make Over $1,000 a Month Writing Short Story Romance (and it only took me 3 months)

By: Hope Ford

4.03

Format: 39 pages, Kindle Edition

The Short Story Romance Handbook How I Make Over $1,000 a Month writing short story romance (and it… read more

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Cover of The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Stress and Volatility by Angela Ackerman

16. The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Stress and Volatility

By: Angela Ackerman

4.91

Format: 206 pages, Paperback

Welcome to the 2nd edition of Emotion Amplifiers—expanded and updated! Characters who are in con… read more

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Cover of The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles Volume 2 by Angela Ackerman

17. The Conflict Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Obstacles, Adversaries, and Inner Struggles Volume 2

By: Angela Ackerman

4.72

Format: 302 pages, Paperback

A story where the character gets exactly what they want doesn’t make for good reading. But add vill… read more

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Cover of How to Write A Series: A Guide to Series Types and Structure plus Troubleshooting Tips and Marketing Tactics (Genre Fiction How To) by Sara Rosett

18. How to Write A Series: A Guide to Series Types and Structure plus Troubleshooting Tips and Marketing Tactics (Genre Fiction How To)

By: Sara Rosett

4.11

Format: 154 pages, Paperback

Struggling to structure your book series? Learn how to make a series work for increase reader enga… read more

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Cover of How To Write A Successful Series: Writing Strategies For Authors (Books For Career Authors) by Helen Scheuerer

19. How To Write A Successful Series: Writing Strategies For Authors (Books For Career Authors)

By: Helen Scheuerer

4.58

Format: 302 pages, Paperback

Whether you’re a new or experienced writer, How To Write A Successful Series is a comprehensive gui… read more

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Cover of From Sanctity to Sorcery: An Author’s Guide to Building Belief Structures and Magic Systems (Step by Step Worldbuilding Book 3) by A. Trevena

20. From Sanctity to Sorcery: An Author’s Guide to Building Belief Structures and Magic Systems (Step by Step Worldbuilding Book 3)

By: A. Trevena

4.02

Format: 137 pages, Kindle Edition

Want to create a magic system for your world, but don’t know where to start? Need help building rel… read more

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Cover of How to Create Dark Worlds: An Author’s Guide to Worldbuilding Horror, Dark Fantasy, and Grimdark (Step by Step Worldbuilding Book 7) by A Trevena

21. How to Create Dark Worlds: An Author’s Guide to Worldbuilding Horror, Dark Fantasy, and Grimdark (Step by Step Worldbuilding Book 7)

By: A Trevena

3.75

Format: 124 pages, Kindle Edition

Want to create a world with a dark and ominous feel, but don’t know where to start?Need help worldb… read more

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18 best-selling nonfiction books like The Trope Thesaurus : An Author Resource Guide by Jennifer Hilt

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Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success

K.M. Weiland

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How to Write Short Stories And Use Them to Further Your Writing Career (Bell on Writing)

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3.89

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

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4.31

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The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 2nd Edition

Christopher Vogler

4.10

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4.24

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