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
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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
2. 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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3. 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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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. 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)
6. 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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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. 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. Characters and Viewpoint
By: Orson Scott Card
4.35
Format: 255 pages, Paperback
Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made. This book is a set of tools: lite… read more
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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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
13. 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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14. Naughty Words for Nice Writers: A Romance Novel Thesaurus
By: Cara Bristol
3.07
Format: None pages,
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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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"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
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
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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. 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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20. 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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21. 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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