Creative Writing Books

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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 134 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.34 — 316,418 ratings — published 2000
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
by (shelved 94 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.24 — 110,519 ratings — published 1994
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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within (Paperback)
by (shelved 55 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.21 — 31,731 ratings — published 1986
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The Elements of Style The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
by (shelved 46 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.18 — 86,920 ratings — published 1918
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The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (Paperback)
by (shelved 45 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.10 — 10,362 ratings — published 1992
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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.96 — 119,404 ratings — published 2002
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Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them (Paperback)
by (shelved 40 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.77 — 11,819 ratings — published 2006
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The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1) The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1)
by (shelved 37 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.53 — 6,326 ratings — published 2012
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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.23 — 30,726 ratings — published 1976
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Save the Cat! Writes a Novel (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.49 — 13,467 ratings — published 2018
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.25 — 7,092 ratings — published 1993
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Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.08 — 21,305 ratings — published 1973
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Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.11 — 5,976 ratings — published 2004
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Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.11 — 4,848 ratings — published 2011
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Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction (Paperback)
by (shelved 31 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.33 — 4,214 ratings — published 2013
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Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 30 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.31 — 3,639 ratings — published 2016
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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) 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)
by (shelved 29 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.19 — 6,381 ratings — published 2016
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Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.10 — 3,933 ratings — published 1987
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Becoming a Writer Becoming a Writer (Paperback)
by (shelved 28 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.00 — 6,277 ratings — published 1934
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting (Hardcover)
by (shelved 27 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.27 — 17,454 ratings — published 1997
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Characters & Viewpoint Characters & Viewpoint (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.04 — 4,711 ratings — published 1988
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Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need (Paperback)
by (shelved 25 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.01 — 21,682 ratings — published 2005
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The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers (Paperback)
by (shelved 25 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.99 — 6,288 ratings — published 1984
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Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.32 — 3,456 ratings — published 2013
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The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller (Hardcover)
by (shelved 24 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.25 — 7,189 ratings — published 2007
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Story Engineering Story Engineering (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.10 — 3,293 ratings — published 2011
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Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.20 — 2,225 ratings — published 2003
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Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.21 — 5,532 ratings — published 2012
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Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.23 — 5,978 ratings — published 1998
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Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.20 — 5,867 ratings — published 2006
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.97 — 117,708 ratings — published 2002
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The Writing Life The Writing Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.98 — 18,236 ratings — published 1989
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The Hero With a Thousand Faces The Hero With a Thousand Faces (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.13 — 44,853 ratings — published 1949
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain A Swim in a Pond in the Rain (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 21 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.53 — 24,546 ratings — published 2021
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Into the Woods: A Five Act Journey Into Story Into the Woods: A Five Act Journey Into Story (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,451 ratings — published 2013
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How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling (Hardcover)
by (shelved 20 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.87 — 2,690 ratings — published 1987
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Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.05 — 2,206 ratings — published 2005
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Back to Creative Writing School Back to Creative Writing School (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.97 — 177 ratings — published 2013
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.96 — 233,160 ratings — published 2015
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The Making of a Story: A Norton Guide to Writing Fiction and Nonfiction The Making of a Story: A Norton Guide to Writing Fiction and Nonfiction (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,196 ratings — published 2009
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The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.18 — 3,277 ratings — published 1942
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How Fiction Works How Fiction Works (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.99 — 8,136 ratings — published 2008
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2,000 to 10,000: How to Write Faster, Write Better, and Write More of What You Love 2,000 to 10,000: How to Write Faster, Write Better, and Write More of What You Love (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 16 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,655 ratings — published 2012
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Scene & Structure (Elements of Fiction Writing) Scene & Structure (Elements of Fiction Writing)
by (shelved 16 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,602 ratings — published 1993
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On Writing On Writing (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.02 — 4,776 ratings — published 1984
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No Plot? No Problem! No Plot? No Problem! (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.84 — 7,298 ratings — published 2004
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The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.25 — 2,948 ratings — published 2016
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How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Classic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them—A Misstep-by-Misstep Guide How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Classic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them—A Misstep-by-Misstep Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.99 — 4,213 ratings — published 2008
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Writing the Breakout Novel: Insider Advice for Taking Your Fiction to the Next Level Writing the Breakout Novel: Insider Advice for Taking Your Fiction to the Next Level (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 4.08 — 4,076 ratings — published 2001
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Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as creative-writing)
avg rating 3.90 — 5,025 ratings — published 2002
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