17 best-selling nonfiction books like Writing Archetypal Character Arcs: The Hero's Journey and Beyond (Helping Writers Become Authors Book 11) by K.M. Weiland

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Writing Archetypal Character Arcs: The Hero's Journey and Beyond (Helping Writers Become Authors Book 11)

By: K.M. Weiland

4.48

Format: 286 pages, Kindle Edition

The Six Transformational Character Arcs of the Human LifeReady to take your story’s character arcs …

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1. Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between

By: James Scott Bell

4.20

Format: 93 pages, Kindle Edition

A powerful secret, and a fresh approach to writing bestselling fiction! What's the best way to wri… read more

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2. 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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3. The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey

By: Joanna Penn

3.77

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Being a writer is not just about typing. It's also about surviving the roller-coaster of the creati… read more

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

By: Christopher Vogler

4.10

Format: 325 pages, Paperback

Provides new insights and observations from Vogler's pioneering work in mythic structure for writer… read more

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"A myth... is a metaphor for a mystery beyond human comprehension. It is a comparison that helps us understand, by analogy, some aspect of our mysterious selves. A myth, in this way of thinking, is no…"

-Christopher Vogler, The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 2nd Edition

"I realized that the good stories were affecting the organs of my body in various ways, and the really good ones were stimulating more than one organ. An effective story grabs your gut, tightens your …"

-Christopher Vogler, The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 2nd Edition

"Although well played by Billy Zane, Cal in the screenplay is one of the weakest part of the design, and would have been a more effective rival if he were more seductive, a better match for Rose, real…"

-Christopher Vogler, The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 2nd Edition

5. Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction

By: Jeff VanderMeer , John Coulthart , Jeremy Zerfoss

4.01

Format: 560 pages, Paperback

This all-new definitive guide to writing imaginative fiction takes a completely novel approach and … read more

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6. Writing Past Dark: Envy, Fear, Distraction and Other Dilemmas in the Writer's Life

By: Bonnie Friedman

3.71

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

The first book for writers that explores the emotional side of writing--dealing with everything fro… 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

7. 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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8. 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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9. 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

10. 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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11. 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

12. 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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13. 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

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14. The Heroine's Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture

By: Gail Carriger

4.46

Format: 210 pages, ebook

Tired of the hero’s journey? Frustrated that funny, romantic, and comforting stories aren’t taken … read more

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15. 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 Writing Archetypal Character Arcs: The Hero's Journey and Beyond (Helping Writers Become Authors Book 11) by K.M. Weiland

16. Writing Archetypal Character Arcs: The Hero's Journey and Beyond (Helping Writers Become Authors Book 11)

By: K.M. Weiland

4.48

Format: 286 pages, Kindle Edition

The Six Transformational Character Arcs of the Human LifeReady to take your story’s character arcs … read more

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17. How To Write A Novel: From Idea to Book (Writing Craft Books)

By: Joanna Penn

4.39

Format: 310 pages, Kindle Edition

Writing a novel will change your life.It might not be in the way that you expect, but when you hold… read more

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18. The Spellshop

By: Sarah Beth Durst

4.19

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbo… read more

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"We can only control what we do and hope that other people make the right choice."

-Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop

"She was lonely, and she wanted someone to love. She made me out of love, and the empire destroyed her for it."

-Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop

"There was something so very beautiful about a notebook without a single note in it. It felt like touching pure potential."

-Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop

"I hope you know what you're doing" Caz said as he returned. "I absolutely do not know what I'm doing. I thought that was clear?"

-Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop

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19. Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer: The Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling

By: J. Michael Straczynski

4.46

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

In the words of novelist Harlan Ellison, “The trick is not becoming a writer. The trick is staying … read more

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20. 魔道祖師 二 [Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 2] (Mo Dao Zu Shi, #2)

By: Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù

4.71

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

趁藍忘機與薛洋纏鬥之際, 魏無羨帶著一群世家少年們, 跟隨著盲眼無舌的少女陰魂所發出的竹竿敲地聲一路前行, 孰料他們所見到的,竟是曉星塵的屍身! 「明月清風曉星塵,傲雪凌霜宋子琛。」 … read more

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21. Writing Unforgettable Characters: How to Create Story People Who Jump Off the Page (Bell on Writing)

By: James Scott Bell

4.51

Format: 129 pages, Kindle Edition

What will take your fiction from good to great? From decent to dazzling? From lackluster to blockbu… read more

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17 best-selling writing books like Writing Archetypal Character Arcs: The Hero's Journey and Beyond (Helping Writers Become Authors Book 11) by K.M. Weiland

Transform Your Habits

Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between

James Scott Bell

4.20

Transform Your Habits

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

Chris Fox

4.20

Transform Your Habits

The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey

Joanna Penn

3.77

Transform Your Habits

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

Christopher Vogler

4.10

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Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between

James Scott Bell

4.20

Transform Your Habits

Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success

K.M. Weiland

4.11

Transform Your Habits

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

K.M. Weiland

4.31

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Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules

Steven James

4.39

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