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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 316,902 ratings — published 2000
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Write. Publish. Repeat.: (The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success) Write. Publish. Repeat.: (The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success)
by (shelved 12 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.28 — 2,799 ratings — published 2013
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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 30,771 ratings — published 1976
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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 9 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,655 ratings — published 2012
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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 8 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.08 — 21,333 ratings — published 1973
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Let's Get Digital: How to Self-Publish, and Why You Should Let's Get Digital: How to Self-Publish, and Why You Should (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 8 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.37 — 2,137 ratings — published 2011
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Save the Cat! Writes a Novel (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.49 — 13,522 ratings — published 2018
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5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Smarter 5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Smarter (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 7 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.19 — 2,705 ratings — published 2015
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APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur. How to Publish a Book APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur. How to Publish a Book (ebook)
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avg rating 4.17 — 2,674 ratings — published 2012
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 110,689 ratings — published 1994
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The Elements of Style The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 86,983 ratings — published 1918
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 17,481 ratings — published 1997
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How to Market a Book How to Market a Book (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.43 — 1,369 ratings — published 2013
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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)
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avg rating 4.25 — 7,092 ratings — published 1993
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 3.87 — 106,354 ratings — published 2003
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Lifelong Writing Habit: The Secret to Writing Every Day Lifelong Writing Habit: The Secret to Writing Every Day (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.18 — 1,101 ratings — published 2015
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Successful Self-Publishing: How to self-publish and market your book in ebook and print Successful Self-Publishing: How to self-publish and market your book in ebook and print (ebook)
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avg rating 4.30 — 1,846 ratings — published 2015
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Launch to Market: Easy Marketing For Authors (Write Faster, Write Smarter, #4) Launch to Market: Easy Marketing For Authors (Write Faster, Write Smarter, #4)
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avg rating 4.40 — 611 ratings — published 2016
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Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between (ebook)
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avg rating 4.20 — 2,903 ratings — published 2014
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The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published: How to Write It, Sell It, and Market It . . . Successfully The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published: How to Write It, Sell It, and Market It . . . Successfully (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 652 ratings — published 2005
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You Are A Writer (So Start Acting Like One) You Are A Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
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avg rating 3.80 — 3,650 ratings — published 2012
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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)
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avg rating 4.32 — 3,466 ratings — published 2013
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No Plot? No Problem! No Plot? No Problem! (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.84 — 7,301 ratings — published 2004
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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)
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avg rating 4.11 — 5,977 ratings — published 2004
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The Well-Fed Self-Publisher: How to Turn One Book into a Full-Time Living The Well-Fed Self-Publisher: How to Turn One Book into a Full-Time Living (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.16 — 157 ratings — published 2006
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Dear Writer, You Need to Quit (QuitBooks for Writers, #1) Dear Writer, You Need to Quit (QuitBooks for Writers, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.47 — 959 ratings — published 2019
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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 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.01 — 21,724 ratings — published 2005
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Six Figure Author: Using Data to Sell Books (Write Faster, Write Smarter #5) Six Figure Author: Using Data to Sell Books (Write Faster, Write Smarter #5)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.46 — 801 ratings — published 2016
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How to Write a Sizzling Synopsis: A Step-by-Step System for Enticing New Readers, Selling More Fiction, and Making Your Books Sound Good How to Write a Sizzling Synopsis: A Step-by-Step System for Enticing New Readers, Selling More Fiction, and Making Your Books Sound Good (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.42 — 651 ratings — published
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Reader Magnets: Build Your Author Platform and Sell more Books on Kindle (2022 Edition) Reader Magnets: Build Your Author Platform and Sell more Books on Kindle (2022 Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.23 — 1,105 ratings — published 2014
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How to Make a Living with Your Writing: Turn Your Words Into Multiple Streams of Income How to Make a Living with Your Writing: Turn Your Words Into Multiple Streams of Income (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,248 ratings — published 2015
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Let's Get Visible: How To Get Noticed And Sell More Books (Let's Get Digital, #2) Let's Get Visible: How To Get Noticed And Sell More Books (Let's Get Digital, #2)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.22 — 816 ratings — published 2013
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Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.25 — 3,276 ratings — published 2015
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If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.12 — 8,672 ratings — published 2012
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Your First 1000 Copies: The Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing Your Book Your First 1000 Copies: The Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing Your Book (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.14 — 1,608 ratings — published 2013
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The Hero With a Thousand Faces The Hero With a Thousand Faces (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.13 — 44,906 ratings — published 1949
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The Forest for the Trees The Forest for the Trees (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.94 — 3,161 ratings — published 2000
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.97 — 117,963 ratings — published 2002
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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 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.53 — 6,333 ratings — published 2012
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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 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 3.96 — 119,660 ratings — published 2002
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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.21 — 31,764 ratings — published 1986
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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 4 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.23 — 5,998 ratings — published 1998
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Publish on Amazon Kindle with Kindle Direct Publishing Publish on Amazon Kindle with Kindle Direct Publishing (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 3.79 — 1,155 ratings — published 2010
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Dear Writer, You're Doing It Right (QuitBooks for Writers, #5) Dear Writer, You're Doing It Right (QuitBooks for Writers, #5)
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avg rating 4.48 — 130 ratings — published
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Why Authors Fail: 17 Mistakes Self Publishing Authors Make That Sabotage Their Success (And How To Fix Them) Why Authors Fail: 17 Mistakes Self Publishing Authors Make That Sabotage Their Success (And How To Fix Them)
by (shelved 3 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 3.86 — 307 ratings — published 2014
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Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.59 — 1,433 ratings — published 2020
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How To Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge Into Words (Writing Craft Books) How To Write Non-Fiction: Turn Your Knowledge Into Words (Writing Craft Books)
by (shelved 3 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.19 — 477 ratings — published 2018
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Writing and Releasing Rapidly (Indie Inspiration™ for Self-Publishers Book 1) Writing and Releasing Rapidly (Indie Inspiration™ for Self-Publishers Book 1)
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avg rating 4.46 — 369 ratings — published
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Newsletter Ninja: How to Become an Author Mailing List Expert Newsletter Ninja: How to Become an Author Mailing List Expert (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.57 — 1,871 ratings — published 2018
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Publishing 101 Publishing 101 (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as writing-publishing)
avg rating 4.22 — 247 ratings — published 2014
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Louis L'Amour
“What few realize is that no writer is free to write exactly as he might wish. He is guided, to a great extent, by the tastes of readers and by the choices of editors. Of course, one can write whatever one wishes, but unless it conforms to the tastes of the public at the time, it will stay right on the author's shelf.”
Louis L'Amour, Education of a Wandering Man: A Memoir