Writing Fiction for Dummies
So you want to write a novel? Great! That’s a worthy goal, no matter what your reason. But don’t settle for just writing a novel. Aim high. Write a novel that you intend to sell to a publisher. Writing Fiction for Dummies is a complete guide designed to coach you every step along the path from beginning writer to royalty-earning author.
More info →The First Five Pages
Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it's the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that immediately stands out among the vast competition. And those outstanding qualities, says New York literary agent Noah Lukeman, have to be apparent from the first five pages.
More info →On Writing – Stephen King
Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.
More info →The Mystery of the Meanest Teacher: A Johnny Constantine Graphic Novel
A perfect story for super easy plot points. Each chapter is the name of the plot points.
More info →The Right to Write
An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life.
More info →My Brilliant Book Buddy
The easy, step-by-step manuscript companion.
More info →The First 50 pages
Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Your Novel Up For Success.
More info →Bird by Bird
Some Instructions on Writing and Life
More info →Plot & Structure
Techniques and Exercises for Crafting and Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish.
More info →How I Write
Secrets of a Bestselling Author for Beginner Writers
More info →How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method
A great tool to help outline and write a book.
More info →The Creative Habit
Secrets for developing and honing your creative talents—at once prescriptive and inspirational, a book to stand alongside The Artist’s Way and Bird by Bird.
More info →The Emotion Thesaurus
A Writer's Guide to Character Expression
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