Books about writing (92 books)

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These non-fiction books are designed to help writers revise and write better. Books about publishing are in a separate list.

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1	How to Write Great Dialog: Your Book Needs This (How To For You 13) by Dorothy May Mercer (Goodreads Author) 4.65 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 1,391, and 14 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 With Emotion, Tension, and Conflict: Techniques for Crafting an Expressive and Compelling Novel by Cheryl St. John (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 375 ratings score: 1,194, and 12 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
3	How to Format Your Book: for Publishing (How to For You Book 13) by Dorothy May Mercer (Goodreads Author) 4.80 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 1,000, and 10 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	On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 323,224 ratings score: 893, and 9 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	Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You by Ray Bradbury 4.08 avg rating — 21,715 ratings score: 486, and 5 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	How to Write Sentences and Paragraphs in Your Novel (How To For You Book 3) by Dorothy May Mercer (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 397, 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
7	Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 112,858 ratings score: 394, 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
8	On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser 4.24 avg rating — 31,311 ratings score: 386, 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
9	The Complete Handbook Of Novel Writing: Everything You Need to Know About Creating & Selling Your Work by The Writer's Digest really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,041 ratings score: 383, 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
10	Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints by Nancy Kress (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 2,225 ratings score: 374, 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
11	No Plot? No Problem! by Chris Baty 3.83 avg rating — 7,305 ratings score: 372, 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
12	The Plot Thickens: 8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life by Noah Lukeman (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 1,140 ratings score: 368, 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
13	Write. Publish. Repeat. The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success by Sean Platt (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 2,802 ratings score: 297, 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
14	Writing Great Books for Young Adults by Regina Brooks 3.73 avg rating — 572 ratings score: 295, 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
15	Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook: Hands-On Help for Making Your Novel Stand Out and Succeed by Donald Maass 4.28 avg rating — 885 ratings score: 291, 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
15	On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 323,224 ratings score: 291, 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
17	Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg 4.21 avg rating — 32,160 ratings score: 285, 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
18	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 — 5,989 ratings score: 277, 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
19	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: 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
20	The Productive Writer: Tips & Tools to Help You Write More, Stress Less & Create Success by Sage Cohen (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 384 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
21	Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft (8th Edition) by Janet Burroway 4.10 avg rating — 4,026 ratings score: 193, 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
22	Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language & Style by Arthur Plotnik (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 974 ratings score: 192, 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
23	Write Great Fiction Series by James Scott Bell (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 63 ratings score: 187, 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
24	What Would Your Character Do? by Eric Maisel (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 256 ratings score: 185, 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
24	The Novel Writer's Toolkit: A Guide to Writing Novels and Getting Published by Bob Mayer (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 212 ratings score: 185, 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
26	Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need by Blake Snyder 4.01 avg rating — 22,389 ratings score: 183, 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
27	The Art And Craft Of Storytelling: A Comprehensive Guide To Classic Writing Techniques by Nancy Lamb (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 204 ratings score: 182, 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
28	Description & Setting by Ron Rozelle 4.02 avg rating — 954 ratings score: 180, 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
29	Writing the Breakout Novel: Insider Advice for Taking Your Fiction to the Next Level by Donald Maass 4.08 avg rating — 4,096 ratings score: 169, 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
30	The Practical Stylist by Sheridan Baker 3.60 avg rating — 60 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
30	Writing 21st Century Fiction: High Impact Techniques for Exceptional Storytelling by Donald Maass 4.34 avg rating — 884 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
30	Live to Write Another Day, A Survival Guide for Screenwriters and Creative Storytellers by Dean Orion (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 36 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
30	Writing Flash Fiction: How to Write Very Short Stories and Get Them Published by Carly Berg (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 141 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
30	Living Revision: A Writer's Craft as Spiritual Practice by Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew (Goodreads Author) 4.70 avg rating — 64 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
30	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
30	Painting Dragons: What Storytellers Need to Know About Writing Eunuch Villains by Tucker Lieberman (Goodreads Author) 4.56 avg rating — 18 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
30	The Scream Writer's Handbook: How to Write a Terrifying Screenplay in 10 Bloody Steps by Thomas Fenton (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 53 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
30	The Influential Author: How and Why to Write, Publish, and Sell Nonfiction Books That Matter (2nd Edition) by Gregory V. Diehl (Goodreads Author) 4.54 avg rating — 114 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
30	On Editing: How to edit your novel the professional way by Helen Corner-Bryant 4.42 avg rating — 113 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
30	Book Title Generator: A Proven System in Naming Your Book by Scott Lorenz (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 265 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
30	If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit by Brenda Ueland 4.12 avg rating — 8,705 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
30	Write for Life: Creative Tools for Every Writer by Julia Cameron 3.96 avg rating — 1,157 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
43	Doer's Dilemma - Why Achievers Suffer And What To Do About It by Tom E. Jones (Goodreads Author) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 8 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
43	Writing the Sacred Journey: Art and Practice of Spiritual Memoir by Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 162 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
43	The Art of the Novel by Nicholas Royle (Editor) 3.85 avg rating — 46 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
43	The Forest for the Trees by Betsy Lerner 3.94 avg rating — 3,179 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
43	Writing on Empty: A Guide to Finding Your Voice by Natalie Goldberg 3.62 avg rating — 418 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
43	Go Teen Writers: Write Your Novel by Stephanie Morrill (Goodreads Author) 4.80 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
43	Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wicked Good Prose by Constance Hale (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 2,380 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
50	Mugging the Muse by Holly Lisle (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 213 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
50	20 Master Plots and How to Build Them by Ronald B. Tobias 3.79 avg rating — 2,558 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
50	Writing a Novel: Bring Your Ideas To Life The Faber Academy Way by Richard Skinner 4.13 avg rating — 199 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
50	The Making of a Story: A Norton Guide to Writing Fiction and Nonfiction by Alice LaPlante (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 1,209 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
50	Go Teen Writers: Edit Your Novel by Stephanie Morrill (Goodreads Author) 4.63 avg rating — 197 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
55	The Memoir and the Memoirist: Reading and Writing Personal Narrative by Thomas Larson 3.82 avg rating — 105 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
55	Punctuation 101: A Fiction Writer's Guide to Getting it Right by Jill Williamson (Goodreads Author) 4.55 avg rating — 20 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
57	2,000 to 10,000: How to Write Faster, Write Better, and Write More of What You Love by Rachel Aaron (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 4,683 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
57	Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time by Jordan Rosenfeld (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 1,152 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
57	Tell It Slant: Writing and Shaping Creative Nonfiction by Brenda Miller 4.08 avg rating — 1,313 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
57	HowExpert Guide to NaNoWriMo: 101 Tips to Learn How to Develop Characters, Plots, and Storylines to Write a Novel in a Month by HowExpert 3.50 avg rating — 2 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
61	Creating Characters: How to Build Story People by Dwight V. Swain 3.92 avg rating — 243 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
61	Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School by Alexander Steele (Editor) 4.20 avg rating — 2,250 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
63	Techniques of the Selling Writer by Dwight V. Swain 4.33 avg rating — 1,624 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
63	Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne 4.25 avg rating — 7,182 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
65	Style is the Rocket: and Other Essays on Writing by Tom Simon 4.33 avg rating — 15 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
65	A Dash of Style: The Art and Mastery of Punctuation by Noah Lukeman (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 614 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
67	The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books: How to write, publish, and promote books for children of all ages! (Everything® Series) by Luke Wallen 3.95 avg rating — 57 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
67	Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life by Natalie Goldberg 4.14 avg rating — 6,582 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
69	Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer's Craft by Natalie Goldberg 4.05 avg rating — 1,451 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
70	Death Carries a Camcorder: Essays on fantasy writing by Tom Simon 4.32 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 90, 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
71	The Pursuit of Perfection: And How It Harms Writers by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 208 ratings score: 89, 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
72	Writing Down the Dragon: and Other Essays on the Tolkien Method and the Craft of Fantasy by Tom Simon 4.46 avg rating — 37 ratings score: 88, 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
73	Wrede on Writing: Tips, Hints, and Opinions on Writing by Patricia C. Wrede (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 175 ratings score: 87, 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
74	Write Faster, Write Better by David A. Fryxell 3.39 avg rating — 36 ratings score: 86, 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
74	Writing Down The Bones: Freeing The Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg 4.21 avg rating — 32,160 ratings score: 86, 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
76	Write Like the Masters: Emulating the Best of Hemingway, Faulkner, Salinger, and Others by William Cane (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 162 ratings score: 85, 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
77	Your First Novel: A Published Author and a Top Agent Share the Keys to Achieving Your Dream by Ann Rittenberg 3.93 avg rating — 473 ratings score: 83, 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
77	How to Write a Sentence: And How to Read One by Stanley Fish 3.49 avg rating — 3,377 ratings score: 83, 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
79	The Rhetoric of Fiction by Wayne C. Booth really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,298 ratings score: 82, 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
80	The Art of Romance Writing: Practical Advice from an International Bestselling Romance Writer by Valerie Parv 3.73 avg rating — 89 ratings score: 81, 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
80	A Rhetoric of Irony (Phoenix Books) by Wayne C. Booth 3.88 avg rating — 90 ratings score: 81, 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
82	Writing the Great American Romance Novel by Catherine Lanigan (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 80, 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
82	Take Joy: The Writers Guide To Loving The Craft by Jane Yolen (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 531 ratings score: 80, 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
84	Writing the Blockbuster Novel by Albert Zuckerman 3.95 avg rating — 400 ratings score: 79, 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
84	Characters & Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card 4.04 avg rating — 4,733 ratings score: 79, 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
86	The Everything Guide to Writing a Romance Novel by Christie Craig (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 121 ratings score: 78, 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
86	On Becoming a Novelist by John Gardner 4.10 avg rating — 3,150 ratings score: 78, 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
88	Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies by Leslie Wainger 3.83 avg rating — 246 ratings score: 77, 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
88	Aspects of the Novel by E.M. Forster 3.80 avg rating — 5,005 ratings score: 77, 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
90	The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers by John Gardner 3.99 avg rating — 6,357 ratings score: 76, 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
91	Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee 4.27 avg rating — 17,809 ratings score: 75, 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
92	Beginnings, Middles, and Ends by Nancy Kress (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2,516 ratings score: 74, 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