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1	On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 328,326 ratings score: 693, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Bullies, Bastards and Bitches: How to Write the Bad Guys of Fiction by Jessica Page Morrell 3.97 avg rating — 687 ratings score: 400, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Writing Fiction for Dummies by Randy Ingermanson (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 1,644 ratings score: 400, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go by Les Edgerton (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 1,960 ratings score: 395, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Techniques of the Selling Writer by Dwight V. Swain 4.33 avg rating — 1,638 ratings score: 294, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Writing the Breakout Novel: Insider Advice for Taking Your Fiction to the Next Level by Donald Maass 4.08 avg rating — 4,109 ratings score: 292, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne 4.25 avg rating — 7,270 ratings score: 287, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Christian Writer's Coach: How to Get the Most out of a Writers Conference by Lynnette Bonner (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.73 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Book Title Generator: A Proven System in Naming Your Book by Scott Lorenz (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 264 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Writing the Sacred Journey: Art and Practice of Spiritual Memoir by Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 163 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Writing on Empty: A Guide to Finding Your Voice by Natalie Goldberg 3.62 avg rating — 444 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg 4.21 avg rating — 32,475 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish by James Scott Bell (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 6,024 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Writers Helping Writers, #1) by Angela Ackerman (Goodreads Author) 4.53 avg rating — 6,457 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Writing Historical Fiction (Writing Series) by Rhona Martin (Goodreads Author) 3.47 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing by Margaret Atwood (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 5,363 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	How to Write a Memoir - procrastination to print made simple by Chris Thrall (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 82 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Secrets to Writing Well - Volume 1 by Richard S. Hartmetz (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Put Them Through the Maze: The Secrets of How to Write the Ultimate Novel by T.D. McMichael (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Writer's Spellbook: Creating Magic Systems For Fantasy by Lillian Csernica (Goodreads Author) 3.50 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Editor-Proof Your Writing: 21 Steps to the Clear Prose Publishers and Agents Crave (Great Books for Writers) by Don McNair 4.38 avg rating — 132 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Writing Flash Fiction: How to Write Very Short Stories and Get Them Published by Carly Berg (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 149 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Writing Course: Teaching the Time-Efficient Principles of Planning and Writing a Book by Hayley Paige (Goodreads Author) 4.70 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Elements of Active Prose by Tahlia Newland (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Fast Fiction: A Guide to Outlining and Writing a First-Draft Novel in Thirty Days by Denise Jaden (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 169 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The 10 Secrets to Organizing a Nonfiction Book by Lorraine Santoli (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	101 Quotes For Aspiring Writers by Bangambiki Habyarimana (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	7 Essential Writing Tools: That Will Absolutely Make Your Writing Better by Marni Freedman 4.52 avg rating — 50 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Living Revision: A Writer's Craft as Spiritual Practice by Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew (Goodreads Author) 4.71 avg rating — 65 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Author for Life or for a Living?: How to Stay Sane & Alive when Everything & Everyone Brings you Down: Manifesto for Real Writers by Cristina G. (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Young Adult Writer's Journey: An Encyclopedia for YA Writers by Janet Schrader-Post 3.84 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Ten Steps to Journaling: How to Start a Journal or Diary by A.C. Zito (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Cosmic Playbook for Writers: 30 Vital Mini Meditations to Boost Your Creativity, Resilience & Passion by P.K. Davies (Goodreads Author) 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	71 Ways to Practice English Writing: Helpful Tips for ESL/EFL Learners to Improve their Writing Skills by Jackie Bolen (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Inspired Guide to Writing the Short Story: Lessons and Workbook for Students and Educators by Christina Soares Heffner it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	How to Write Funny Characters by Scott Dikkers (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 109 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Desperate Author's Guide To Selling More Books : 89 tips and tricks. Avoid the fear of failure, imagine big, and attract more readers by Agnes Makόczy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Write for Life: Creative Tools for Every Writer by Julia Cameron 3.97 avg rating — 1,222 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Story and Structure: A complete guide by Leon Conrad (Goodreads Author) 4.95 avg rating — 115 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Frugal Book Promoter: How to Do What Your Publisher Won't or Nitty-gritty How-tos for Getting Nearly Free Publicity by Carolyn Howard-Johnson (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 111 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Forest for the Trees by Betsy Lerner 3.94 avg rating — 3,185 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Books, Crooks, and Counselors: How to Write Accurately About Criminal Law and Courtroom Procedure by Leslie Budewitz (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Grammar Daily: 365 Quick Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl by Mignon Fogarty (Goodreads Author) 4.70 avg rating — 53 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Elements of Narrative Nonfiction: How to Write & Sell the Novel of True Events by Peter Rubie 4.09 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Emotional Structure: Creating the Story Beneath the Plot: A Guide for Screenwriters by Peter Dunne 4.20 avg rating — 107 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life by Natalie Goldberg 4.14 avg rating — 6,609 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Writer's Guide to Psychology: How to Write Accurately about Psychological Disorders, Clinical Treatment and Human Behavior by Carolyn Kaufman 4.25 avg rating — 319 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion and Lively Muse for the Writing Life by Judy Reeves 4.18 avg rating — 1,058 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Story Engineering by Larry Brooks (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 3,335 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Stein on Writing by Sol Stein 4.28 avg rating — 4,869 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler 4.10 avg rating — 10,555 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	The Moral Premise: Harnessing Virtue & Vice for Box Office Success by Stanley D. Williams (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 205 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. 4.18 avg rating — 88,465 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars