Rachel Skinner's votes on the list Best Books on the Craft of Writing and Editing Fiction

Listopia > Rachel Skinner's votes on the list Best Books on the Craft of Writing and Editing Fiction (62 Books)

1	GMC: Goal, Motivation and Conflict: The Building Blocks of Good Fiction by Debra Dixon (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 1,275 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Stealing Hollywood: Story Structure Secrets for Writing Your Best Book by Alexandra Sokoloff (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 159 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Story Fix: Transform Your Novel from Broken to Brilliant by Larry Brooks (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 247 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Break into Fiction: 11 Steps to Building a Story That Sells by Mary Buckham (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 229 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Rivet Your Readers with Deep Point of View by Jill Elizabeth Nelson 4.28 avg rating — 846 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	The Kick-Ass Writer: 1001 Ways to Write Great Fiction, Get Published, and Earn Your Audience by Chuck Wendig (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 926 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Writing With Emotion, Tension, and Conflict: Techniques for Crafting an Expressive and Compelling Novel by Cheryl St. John (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 372 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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 Joy of Writing Sex: A Guide for Fiction Writers by Elizabeth Benedict (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 355 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Method and Madness: The Making of a Story by Alice LaPlante (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 1,202 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Characterization and Sensory Detail (Writing Active Setting #1) by Mary Buckham (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 395 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	45 Master Characters: Mythic Models for Creating Original Characters by Victoria Lynn Schmidt (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 1,435 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Conflict, Action and Suspense by William Noble 3.83 avg rating — 559 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	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 Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Page After Page: Discover the Confidence & Passion You Need to Start Writing & Keep Writing (No Matter What!) by Heather Sellers 4.11 avg rating — 644 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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 Idea Book by Jack Heffron 3.88 avg rating — 1,104 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
16	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel by Thomas F. Monteleone (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 265 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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 in a Nutshell: Writing Workshops to Improve Your Craft (Writing in a Nutshell, #4) by Jessica Bell (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 40 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Descriptionary: A Thematic Dictionary by Marc McCutcheon 4.05 avg rating — 210 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Emotion, Conflict and Back Story (Writing Active Setting #2) by Mary Buckham (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 205 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Anchoring, Action, as a Character and More (Writing Active Setting #3) by Mary Buckham (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 142 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	The Complete How-to Guide with Bonus Section on Hooks (Writing Active Setting #1-3) by Mary Buckham (Goodreads Author) 4.71 avg rating — 83 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Evocative Description, Character, Dialogue, Foreshadowing and Where to Use Hooks (Writing Active Hooks #2) by Mary Buckham (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 75 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	The Writer's Digest Sourcebook for Building Believable Characters by Marc McCutcheon 4.09 avg rating — 214 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Writing the Blockbuster Novel by Albert Zuckerman 3.95 avg rating — 395 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
25	250 Things You Should Know About Writing by Chuck Wendig (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 1,568 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Structuring Your Novel Workbook: Hands-On Help for Building Strong and Successful Stories by K.M. Weiland (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 507 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines: Sixteen Master Archetypes by Tami D. Cowden (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 521 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	How to Write a Great Synopsis by Nicola Morgan (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 96 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	500 Ways to Be a Better Writer by Chuck Wendig (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 494 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Fiction Writer's Workshop by Josip Novakovich 3.97 avg rating — 923 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
31	Writing Deep Scenes: Plotting Your Story Through Action, Emotion, and Theme by Martha Alderson (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 318 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
32	Strong Verbs Strong Voice by Ann Everett (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 107 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
33	Writing Begins with the Breath: Embodying Your Authentic Voice by Laraine Herring (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 374 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
34	The Writer's Book Of Wisdom: 101 Rules For Mastering Your Craft by Steven Taylor Goldsberry 4.09 avg rating — 80 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
35	The Breakout Novelist: How to Craft Novels That Stand Out and Sell by Donald Maass 4.33 avg rating — 399 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
36	Mastering Showing and Telling in Your Fiction (Busy Writer's Guides, #4) by Marcy Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 259 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
37	Plot Perfect: How to Build Unforgettable Stories Scene by Scene by Paula Munier (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 460 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
38	Captivate Your Readers: An Editor's Guide to Writing Compelling Fiction by Jodie Renner (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 79 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
39	Writing the Novel: From Plot to Print by Lawrence Block (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 623 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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 Weekend Novelist by Robert J. Ray (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 530 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
41	How to Develop Story Tension: 13 Techniques plus the Five Minute Magic Trick Guaranteed to Keep Your Readers Turning Pages by Amy Deardon (Goodreads Author) 3.63 avg rating — 79 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
42	Powerful Premise: Writing the Irresistible (Red Sneaker Writers Book Series 6) by William Bernhardt (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 153 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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 Plots with Drama, Depth and Heart: Nail Your Novel by Roz Morris (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 81 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Writing the Heart of Your Story: The Secret to Crafting an Unforgettable Novel (The Writer's Toolbox Series) by C.S. Lakin (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 202 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	The Art of Character: Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV by David Corbett (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 680 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
46	Plot Whisperer Workbook: Step-by-Step Exercises to Help You Create Compelling Stories by Martha Alderson (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 163 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Plot with Character Workbook: How to Plot Your Novel and Achieve Character Arc in 40 Scenes by Katherine King (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 34 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
48	The Essential Guide to Writing a Novel: A Complete and Concise Manual for Fiction Writers by James Stewart Thayer 4.35 avg rating — 144 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	How to Write Dialogue (Busy Writer's Guides, #3) by Marcy Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 179 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Point of View: How to use the different POV types, avoid head-hopping, and choose the best point of view for your book (Writers’ Guide Series) by Sandra Gerth 4.38 avg rating — 188 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Show, Don't Tell: How to write vivid descriptions, handle backstory, and describe your characters’ emotions by Sandra Gerth 4.43 avg rating — 1,369 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg 4.21 avg rating — 31,865 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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 Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller by John Truby 4.25 avg rating — 7,238 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
54	Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing by Libbie Hawker (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 3,282 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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 Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives by Lajos Egri 4.19 avg rating — 3,308 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
56	Into the Woods: A Five-Act Journey Into Story by John Yorke 4.19 avg rating — 4,497 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between by James Scott Bell (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 2,915 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
58	The Fire in Fiction: Passion, Purpose and Techniques to Make Your Novel Great by Donald Maass 4.17 avg rating — 1,795 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
59	Several Short Sentences About Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg 4.13 avg rating — 3,516 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
60	The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws by Angela Ackerman (Goodreads Author) 4.59 avg rating — 1,909 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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	Scene & Structure by Jack M. Bickham 4.11 avg rating — 1,612 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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
62	Techniques of the Selling Writer by Dwight V. Swain 4.33 avg rating — 1,614 ratings Rachel added it to to-read See Review	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