21 Top nonfiction books like Helpful Adjectives for Fiction Writers (Indie Author Resources Book 3) by Valerie Howard

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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…

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1. 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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  • writing
  • reference

2. 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains

By: Sacha Black

4.11

Format: 64 pages, Paperback

Your hero is not the most important character in your book. Your villain is. Are you fed up of drow… read more

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3. Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings (Author Tools Book 1)

By: Nicholas C. Rossis

5.00

Format: None pages,

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4. The Elements of Style

By: E.B. White , William Strunk Jr.

4.18

Format: 105 pages, Hardcover

This style manual offers practical advice on improving writing skills. Throughout, the emphasis is … read more

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"He owned"

-E.B. White, The Elements of Style

"To achieve style, begin by affecting none."

-E.B. White, The Elements of Style

"Writers will often find themselves steering by stars that are disturbingly in motion."

-E.B. White, The Elements of Style

"When a sentence is made stronger, it usually becomes shorter. Thus, brevity is a by-product of vigor."

-E.B. White, The Elements of Style

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5. 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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6. Writing Vivid Settings: Professional Techniques for Fiction Authors (Writer's Craft Book 10)

By: Rayne Hall

4.75

Format: 140 pages,

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7. 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

8. 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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9. Time Management for Writers: How to write faster, find the time to write your book, and be a more prolific writer (Writers' Guide Series Book 2)

By: Sandra Gerth

4.07

Format: 248 pages,

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10. On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

By: Stephen King

3.96

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

On Writing begins with King's childhood and his uncannily early focus on writing to tell a story. K… read more

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11. The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection Pile

By: Noah Lukeman

4.31

Format: 66 pages,

The First Five Pages Editors always tell novice writers that the first few pages of a manuscript ar… read more

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12. 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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13. Naughty Words for Nice Writers: A Romance Novel Thesaurus

By: Cara Bristol

3.07

Format: None pages,

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14. The Positive Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Attributes

By: Angela Ackerman , Becca Puglisi

3.96

Format: 464 pages, Paperback

Character creation can be hard, but it's about to get a lot easier. Inside The Positive Trait Thesa… read more

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15. 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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  • writing
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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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16. 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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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. Shut Up and Write the Book: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Novel From Plan to Print

By: Jenna Moreci

4.33

Format: 242 pages, Kindle Edition

Writing a book can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Are you struggling to finish, or even… read more

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19. Method Acting For Writers: Learn Deep Point Of View Using Emotional Layers

By: Lisa Hall-Wilson

4.45

Format: 120 pages, Kindle Edition

Are you struggling with writing characters readers care about? Critique partners, editors or agents… read more

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  • writing
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20. 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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21. Create Story Conflict: How to increase tension in your writing & keep readers turning pages (Creative Academy Guides for Writers)

By: Eileen Cook

4.33

Format: 192 pages, Kindle Edition

Conflict is essential to story—regardless of genre. The friction between what a character wants and… read more

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22. The Occupation Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Jobs, Vocations, and Careers

By: Angela Ackerman

4.59

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

What if there was a shortcut for helping readers get to know your characters? Would you take it? … read more

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23. 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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24. Thesaurus of the Senses (a word garden series)

By: Linda Hart

4.19

Format: 536 pages, Kindle Edition

The difference between the almost right word and the right word is the difference between a lightni… read more

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25. 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 How To Write That Scene: Professional Techniques For Fiction Authors (Writer's Craft) by Rayne Hall

26. How To Write That Scene: Professional Techniques For Fiction Authors (Writer's Craft)

By: Rayne Hall

4.36

Format: 144 pages, Kindle Edition

Learn how professional authors craft scenes, and apply the techniques to your fiction. This book sh… read more

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27. The Secrets to Creating Character Arcs: A Fiction Writer's Guide to Masterful Character Creation

By: John S. Warner

4.08

Format: 196 pages, Kindle Edition

Transform your story with a character your readers will remember long after they’ve turned the last… read more

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28. 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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29. 30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author's Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds (Author Guides Book 1)

By: A. Trevena

4.09

Format: 103 pages, Kindle Edition

Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next? 30 Days of W… read more

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30. 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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31. The Strong Verb Thesaurus: Banish Bland Verbs to Boost Your Writing Skills

By: Zoe Blessing

5.00

Format: 101 pages, Kindle Edition

Active verbs are dynamic words that breathe life into your sentences. You don’t want Benny simply a… read more

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15 Best reference books like Helpful Adjectives for Fiction Writers (Indie Author Resources Book 3) by Valerie Howard

Transform Your Habits

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

Chris Fox

4.20

Transform Your Habits

The Elements of Style

E.B. White , William Strunk Jr.

4.18

Transform Your Habits

Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels

Gwen Hayes

4.40

Transform Your Habits

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print

Renni Browne , None

4.24

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13 Best nonfiction books like The Occupation Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Jobs, Vocations, and Careers by Angela Ackerman

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

Launch to Market: Easy Marketing For Authors (Write Faster, Write Smarter #4)

Chris Fox

3.75

Transform Your Habits

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

Jessica Brody

4.50

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

Sandra Gerth

4.43

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