books on writing that have worked for me

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The Art of Fiction

by John Gardner

This classic guide, from the renowned novelist and professor, has helped transform generations of aspiring writers into masterful writers—and will continue to do so for …
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The Elements of Style

by William Strunk

Strunk and White's classic writing manual has now been enriched with the vibrant, witty, and instantly recognizable images of noted illustrator Maira Kalman in this …
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Steering the Craft

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Award-winning novelist Ursula K. Le Guin has turned a successful workshop into a self-guided voyage of discovery for a writer working alone, a writing group …
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Writing Down the Bones

by Natalie Goldberg

With insight, humor, and practicality, Goldberg inspires writers and would-be writers alike to take the leap into writing creatively in this revised edition of the …
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Elements of Fiction Writing - Characters & Viewpoint

by Orson Scott Card

Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made. &break;&break;This book is a set of tools: literary crowbars, chisels, mallets, pliers and tongs. …
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About Writing

by Samuel R. Delany

Essential reading for the creative writer.