Recommended Books on Writing for Genre Fiction Authors
Discover the best books on writing for genre fiction authors. Explore top recommendations to improve your craft, from bestselling authors and expert guides.
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On Writing
by Stephen King
The author shares his insights into the craft of writing and offers a humorous perspective on his own experience as a writer.
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Writing the Breakout Novel
by Donald Maass
Take your fiction to the next level! Maybe you're a first-time novelist looking for practical guidance. Maybe you've already been published, but your latest effort …
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Sin and Syntax
by Constance Hale
An expert on contemporary copywriting offers advice on up-to-date writing styles, showing how to break through conventional modes to achieve a striking and hip style.
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Story
by Robert McKee
Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. …
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Writing Screenplays That Sell
by Michael Hauge
Covers story concept, character development, theme, structure, and scenes, analyzes a sample screenplay, and tells how to submit a manuscript, select an agent, and market …
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Erotic Romance
by Alison Kent
"The basic rules for turning basic instincts into blockbuster success." Erotic romance reigns supreme as a big category of women's fictiona billion dollar business serviced …
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Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies
by Leslie Wainger
In love with romance novels? You’re not alone! Romance is today’s most popular fiction genre, accounting for more than half of all mass market fiction …
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The Chicago Manual of Style
by University of Chicago. Press
Provides information on manuscript preparation, punctuation, spelling, quotations, captions, tables, abbreviations, references, bibliographies, notes, and indexes, with sections on journals and electronic media.
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The Chicago Manual of Style
by University of Chicago. Press
Online version of 16th print ed., 2010. Also includes access to Chicago Style Q&A, Chicago-Style citation quick guide, and the 16th print ed.
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The Power Of Point Of View
by Alicia Rasley
Every Character Has a Voice Point of view isn't just an element of storytelling–when chosen carefully and employed consistently in a work of fiction, it …
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Manuscript Makeover
by Elizabeth Lyon
Professional editor and author Elizabeth Lyon offers aspiring novelists the guidance and instruction they need to write and edit well-crafted and compelling stories that will …
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Walking on Alligators
by Susan Shaughnessy
A daily motivator for people who write--and for all those who long to write--providing an insistent wake-up call for the creative urge, with insights on …
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition
by Renni Browne
Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the …
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How to Grow a Novel
by Sol Stein
"This book offers guidelines and warnings of special value for nonficiton writers who want to move into fiction"--Jacket.
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Techniques of the Selling Writer
by Dwight V. Swain
Techniques of the Selling Writer provides solid instruction for people who want to write and sell fiction, not just to talk and study about it. …
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Bird by Bird
by Anne Lamott
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue …
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The Screenwriter's Bible
by David Trottier
Trottier, a script consultant, writer, producer and instructor, describes this resource as six self-contained books in one. They cover screenwriting essentials, an overview of the …
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The Writer's Journey
by Christopher Vogler
In the second edition of "The Writers Journey," Vogler asserts that "all stories consist of a few common structural elements found universally in myths, fairy …
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Writing Down the Bones
by Natalie Goldberg
Offers advice on writing creatively, discusses the importance of discipline, and suggests writing exercises.
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Elements of Fiction Writing - Beginnings, Middles & Ends
by Nancy Kress
Get your stories off to a roaring start. Keep them tight and crisp throughout. Conclude them with a wallop. Is the story or novel you've …