22 Top writing books like Body Beats to Build On: A Fiction Writer's Resource by April W. Gardner

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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…

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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

1. 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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2. The Rural Setting Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Personal and Natural Places

By: Angela Ackerman , Becca Puglisi

4.20

Format: None pages, Paperback

Within the pages of a book exists a world drawn from a writer's deepest imaginings, one that has th… read more

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  • writing
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Cover of How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method by Randy Ingermanson

3. 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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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

4. 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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5. The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers

By: Matt Bird

4.12

Format: 543 pages, Paperback

The Secrets of Story is a revolutionary and comprehensive writing guide for the 21st century, focus… read more

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  • writing
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6. Characterization and Sensory Detail (Writing Active Setting #1)

By: Mary Buckham

4.23

Format: 166 pages, Kindle Edition

Readers usually remember the plot and characters of a story, but setting is every bit as important … read more

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7. 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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8. 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

9. Savage Run (Joe Pickett, #2)

By: C.J. Box

3.62

Format: 171 pages,

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10. How to Write Short Romance Kindle Books: A 40 Minute MASTERCLASS

By: Nina Harrington

3.44

Format: 330 pages,

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11. 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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12. 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 Show, Don't Tell: How to write vivid descriptions, handle backstory, and describe your characters’ emotions by Sandra Gerth

13. 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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14. 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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15. The Visit (Black Stars, #1)

By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

3.95

Format: 20 pages, Kindle Edition

As a powerful matriarchy reshapes the world, two men—old friends—confront the past and future in a … read more

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16. Those Three Words

By: Alexis Winter

4.03

Format: 280 pages, Kindle Edition

I never thought getting fired from my dream job would change my life. And I certainly never imagin… read more

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17. Faraway Things

By: Dave Eggers

3.90

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Lucian's father called them faraway things, those mysterious objects orphaned upon the windswept sh… read more

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18. 2043... a Merman I Should Turn to Be (Black Stars, #3)

By: Nisi Shawl

2.95

Format: 31 pages, Kindle Edition

African-descended USians are finally obtaining reparations—underwater. Plunge into the action of a … read more

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19. 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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Cover of A Book A Week: How I Outline and Draft a Full Novel in Just A Week (Self-Publishing Success 1) by Kate Hall

20. 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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21. The Girl in the Lake

By: India Hill Brown

3.79

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

For fans of Small Spaces, Doll Bones, and Mary Downing Hahn, a truly chilling (and historically ins… read more

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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. Character Expressions: A Fiction Writer's Thesaurus of Facial Expressions

By: Dahlia Evans

4.19

Format: 294 pages, Kindle Edition

"Now You Too Can Write Vivid And Compelling Character Descriptions That Leap Off The Page!" Portray… read more

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Cover of The Weather Thesaurus: A Fiction Writer's Sourcebook of Words and Phrases to Describe the Weather by Dahlia Evans

27. The Weather Thesaurus: A Fiction Writer's Sourcebook of Words and Phrases to Describe the Weather

By: Dahlia Evans

4.13

Format: 831 pages, Kindle Edition

Writing Vivid Scenes Has Never Been Easier Thanks To This Invaluable Compendium of Descriptive Word… 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. Blueprint for a Book

By: Jennie Nash

4.64

Format: 88 pages, Kindle Edition

How to write a novel in the most efficient way by tackling the hardest part before you start to wri… read more

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Cover of The Body Thesaurus: A Fiction Writer's Sourcebook of Words and Phrases to Describe Characters by Dahlia Evans

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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Cover of Chat GPT For Fiction Writing: How To Build Better Fiction Faster Using AI Technology (AI for Authors) by Nova Leigh

31. Chat GPT For Fiction Writing: How To Build Better Fiction Faster Using AI Technology (AI for Authors)

By: Nova Leigh

4.48

Format: 109 pages, Kindle Edition

“Only actionable book I have ever read in kindle.” - Amazon Reviewer Now updated and expanded for G… read more

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21 best-selling nonfiction books like Body Beats to Build On: A Fiction Writer's Resource by April W. Gardner

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 Rural Setting Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Personal and Natural Places

Angela Ackerman , Becca Puglisi

4.20

Transform Your Habits

How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method

Randy Ingermanson

4.25

Transform Your Habits

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)

Lisa Cron

4.21

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15 Top nonfiction books like A Book A Week: How I Outline and Draft a Full Novel in Just A Week (Self-Publishing Success 1) by Kate Hall

Transform Your Habits

Writing into the Dark: How to Write a Novel without an Outline

Dean Wesley Smith

3.66

Transform Your Habits

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)

Lisa Cron

4.21

Transform Your Habits

Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels

Gwen Hayes

4.40

Transform Your Habits

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

Jessica Brody

4.50

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