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Novel Writing Books
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.34 — 318,258 ratings — published 2000
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.49 — 13,652 ratings — published 2018
The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.18 — 87,139 ratings — published 1918
The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1)
by (shelved 4 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.53 — 6,344 ratings — published 2012
Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.24 — 6,035 ratings — published 1998
Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.11 — 5,988 ratings — published 2004
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 3 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.19 — 6,440 ratings — published 2016
Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.11 — 4,856 ratings — published 2011
How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Classic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them—A Misstep-by-Misstep Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.99 — 4,226 ratings — published 2008
Revision & Self-Editing: Techniques for Transforming Your First Draft Into a Finished Novel (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.19 — 1,736 ratings — published 2008
The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.10 — 10,386 ratings — published 1992
The Hero With a Thousand Faces (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.13 — 45,071 ratings — published 1949
Characters & Viewpoint (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.04 — 4,714 ratings — published 1988
The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.41 — 1,038 ratings — published 2016
The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.25 — 7,222 ratings — published 2007
Writing the Breakout Novel: Insider Advice for Taking Your Fiction to the Next Level (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.08 — 4,082 ratings — published 2001
How to Write Dazzling Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript (Bell on Writing)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.17 — 2,223 ratings — published 2014
The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.25 — 2,988 ratings — published 2016
Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.32 — 3,471 ratings — published 2013
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.96 — 120,158 ratings — published 2002
Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.08 — 21,386 ratings — published 1973
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.25 — 7,106 ratings — published 1993
Stein on Writing (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.28 — 4,791 ratings — published 1995
Ready, Set, Novel!: A Workbook (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.13 — 431 ratings — published 2011
Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.20 — 5,890 ratings — published 2006
The Breakout Novelist: How to Craft Novels That Stand Out and Sell (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.32 — 400 ratings — published 2010
Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between (ebook)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.20 — 2,912 ratings — published 2014
2,000 to 10,000: How to Write Faster, Write Better, and Write More of What You Love (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,664 ratings — published 2012
The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation Into the Writing Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.07 — 6,404 ratings — published 1998
Bird by Bird (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.24 — 111,105 ratings — published 1994
Writing Fiction for Dummies (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.10 — 1,635 ratings — published 2009
How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.87 — 2,695 ratings — published 1987
Fiction Writing 101: Tips, Tricks and Exercises to Guide Beginner Fiction Writers (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.39 — 61 ratings — published
The Marshall Plan For Novel Writing (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.76 — 477 ratings — published 1998
Djævlebogen (Scandinavian Star, #2)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.73 — 1,892 ratings — published 2023
Every Writer Needs a Tribe (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.94 — 144 ratings — published 2012
How to Write Your First Novel (Creative Writing)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 2.93 — 89 ratings — published 2010
The Writer's Manifesto (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.86 — 276 ratings — published 2011
The Divine Guide to Creating a Daily Writing Practice (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.83 — 388 ratings — published 2016
Playing With Words: An Introduction to Creative Writing Craft (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.31 — 16 ratings — published
Artful Sentences: Syntax as Style (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.09 — 576 ratings — published 2006
Violence: A Writer's Guide (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.26 — 392 ratings — published 2010
Creating Character Arcs Workbook: The Writer's Reference to Exceptional Character Development and Creative Writing (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.43 — 309 ratings — published
The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.94 — 571,852 ratings — published -500
Getting Published: How to hook an agent, get a deal & build a career you love (Jericho Writers Guide)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.33 — 48 ratings — published
The Beginner's Guide to the Long Sword: European Martial Arts Weaponry Techniques (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.66 — 29 ratings — published 2009
A Knight in Battle (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 4.12 — 26 ratings — published 1998
Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World: Equipment, Combat Skills and Tactics (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.84 — 192 ratings — published 2005
MFA vs. NYC: The Two Cultures of American Fiction (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.65 — 852 ratings — published 2014
Revolutionary Road (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as novel-writing)
avg rating 3.93 — 93,485 ratings — published 1961
“The smell of the sweat is not sweet, but the fruit of the sweat is very sweet.”
― Wealth of Words
― Wealth of Words
“Politeness is the first thing people lose once they get the power.”
― Wealth of Words
― Wealth of Words
