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…
Want to Read $ 12.99"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 that visual media will never be able to match. ... One of the great gifts of literature is that it allows for the expression of unexpressed thoughts: interior monologue."-Renni Browne, Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
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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. Understanding Show, Don't Tell: (And Really Getting It) (Skill Builders Series Book 1)
By: Janice Hardy
3.50
Format: 824 pages,
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3. The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers
By: John Gardner
4.01
Format: 30 pages, Paperback
This classic guide, from the renowned novelist and professor, has helped transform generations of a… read more
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4. How to Write Dazzling Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript
By: James Scott Bell
1.00
Format: 168 pages,
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5. How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling
By: James N. Frey
4.15
Format: 399 pages, Hardcover
Written in a clear, crisp, accessible style, this book is perfect for beginners as well as professi… 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)
7. Bird by Bird
By: Anne Lamott
4.24
Format: 238 pages, Paperback
A newer edition of this title can be found here. "Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten… read more
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"Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
"A writer paradoxically seeks the truth and tells lies every step of the way."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
"If your wife locks you out of the house, you don't have a problem with your door."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
"You don't always have to chop with the sword of truth. You can point with it too."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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. 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
10. Zen in the Art of Writing
By: Ray Bradbury
3.75
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
"Every morning I jump out of bed and step on a land mine. The land mine is me. After the explosion,… read more
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11. Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
By: Blake Snyder
3.12
Format: None pages, Paperback
This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz veteran … read more
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12. 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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13. Stein On Writing: A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies
By: Sol Stein
4.36
Format: 303 pages,
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14. 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
15. 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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16. Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew
By: Ursula K. Le Guin
4.00
Format: 274 pages, Paperback
Ursula K. Le Guin generously shares the accumulated wisdom of a lifetime's work. read more
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17. 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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18. Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer
By: Roy Peter Clark
4.54
Format: 253 pages, Hardcover
One of America's most influential writing teachers offers a toolbox from which writers of all kinds… read more
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19. 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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20. 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
21. 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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22. Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing
By: Libbie Hawker
4.25
Format: 108 pages, Kindle Edition
This is an alternate cover edition of ASIN B00UKC0GHA When it comes to writing books, are you a … read more
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23. 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
24. 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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25. 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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26. Meander, Spiral, Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative
By: Jane Alison
4.09
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
"Doctors don't imitate Galen. Why should writers follow Aristotle? Jane Alison in her fresh, origin… read more
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"So often fictions that experiment formally do so at the expense of feeling. They toy on surfaces or are purely cerebral affairs, don’t explore human complexities. But the mostly unconventional narrat…"-Jane Alison, Meander, Spiral, Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative
27. 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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28. 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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29. 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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30. Holy Ghost and Fire: A Call to Sonship
By: Lucas Sherbert
4.33
Format: 125 pages, Kindle Edition
Years ago, in a dream, Lucas Sherbert had an incredible encounter with Jesus. He met Jesus at the f… read more
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31. A New Song
By: Pat Boone
4.16
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
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