Novel Writing


On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
The Elements of Style
The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1)
Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew
Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish
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)
Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success
How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Classic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them—A Misstep-by-Misstep Guide
Revision & Self-Editing: Techniques for Transforming Your First Draft Into a Finished Novel
The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers
The Hero With a Thousand Faces
Characters & Viewpoint
The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers
The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni BrowneThe 90-Day Rewrite by Alan  WattRevision & Self-Editing by James Scott BellThe Artful Edit by Susan BellStory Like a Journalist by Amber Royer
Rewriting and Editing Your Novel
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Story by Robert McKeeThe Writer's Journey by Christopher VoglerHow to Write a Selling Screenplay by Christopher KeaneHow Not to Write a Screenplay by Denny Martin FlinnScreenplay by Syd Field
Less Than Helpful Self-Help
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Story Like a Journalist by Amber RoyerScreenplay Competitions by Ann Marie  WilliamsWriting the Breakout Novel by Donald MaassThe Fire in Fiction by Donald MaassWriting the Breakout Novel Workbook by Donald Maass
WHY Writers Group Books on Writing
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Amit Kalantri
If thinking should precede acting, then acting must succeed thinking.
Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

Amit Kalantri
Mixing old wine with new wine is stupidity, but mixing old wisdom with new wisdom is maturity.
Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

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