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Becoming a Writer
by Dorothea Brande • 1934
4
6k+
Writing
Reference
Self Help
Becoming a Writer Summary
Becoming a Writer
by Dorothea Brande 1934 129 pages
4
6k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Self Help
Ursula K. Le Guin
by Ursula K. Le Guin • 2018
Conversations on Writing
4.28
2k+
Writing
Essays
Books About Books
Ursula K. Le Guin Summary
Ursula K. Le Guin
Conversations on Writing
by Ursula K. Le Guin 2018 138 pages
4.28
2k+ ratings
Writing
Essays
Books About Books
The Lonely Voice
by Frank O'Connor • 1961
A Study of the Short Story
3.89
246
Writing
Short Stories
Literary Criticism
The Lonely Voice Summary
The Lonely Voice
A Study of the Short Story
by Frank O'Connor 1961 224 pages
3.89
246 ratings
Writing
Short Stories
Literary Criticism
The Emotion Thesaurus
by Angela Ackerman • 2012
A Writer's Guide To Character Expression
4.53
6k+
Writing
Reference
Research
The Emotion Thesaurus Summary
The Emotion Thesaurus
A Writer's Guide To Character Expression
by Angela Ackerman 2012 164 pages
4.53
6k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Research
Why We Make Things and Why It Matters
by Peter Korn • 2013
The Education of a Craftsman
3.73
1k+
Philosophy
Art
Memoir
Why We Make Things and Why It Matters Summary
Why We Make Things and Why It Matters
The Education of a Craftsman
by Peter Korn 2013 176 pages
3.73
1k+ ratings
Philosophy
Art
Memoir
Story Physics
by Larry Brooks • 2013
Harnessing the Underlying Forces of Storytelling
3.92
475
Writing
Crafts
Self Help
Story Physics Summary
Story Physics
Harnessing the Underlying Forces of Storytelling
by Larry Brooks 2013 248 pages
3.92
475 ratings
Writing
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Self Help
How to Write Dazzling Dialogue
by James Scott Bell • 2014
The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript
4.17
2k+
Writing
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How to Write Dazzling Dialogue Summary
How to Write Dazzling Dialogue
The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript
by James Scott Bell 2014 138 pages
4.17
2k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
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The Writing Life
by Annie Dillard • 1989
3.98
18k+
Writing
Memoir
Essays
The Writing Life Summary
The Writing Life
by Annie Dillard 1989 111 pages
3.98
18k+ ratings
Writing
Memoir
Essays
Writing the Memoir
by Judith Barrington • 1996
From Truth to Art, Second Edit
4.04
500+
Writing
Memoir
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Writing the Memoir Summary
Writing the Memoir
From Truth to Art, Second Edit
by Judith Barrington 1996 166 pages
4.04
500+ ratings
Writing
Memoir
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Draft No. 4
by John McPhee • 2013
On the Writing Process
4.09
4k+
Writing
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Memoir
Draft No. 4 Summary
Draft No. 4
On the Writing Process
by John McPhee 2013 208 pages
4.09
4k+ ratings
Writing
Essays
Memoir
The Right to Write
by Julia Cameron • 1998
An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
4.07
6k+
Writing
Self Help
Reference
The Right to Write Summary
The Right to Write
An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life
by Julia Cameron 1998 281 pages
4.07
6k+ ratings
Writing
Self Help
Reference
On Writing
by Ernest Hemingway • 1984
4.02
4k+
Writing
Classics
Literature
On Writing Summary
On Writing
by Ernest Hemingway 1984 160 pages
4.02
4k+ ratings
Writing
Classics
Literature
Murder Your Darlings
by Roy Peter Clark • 2020
And Other Gentle Writing Advice from Aristotle to Zinsser
4.02
500+
Writing
Reference
Self Help
Murder Your Darlings Summary
Murder Your Darlings
And Other Gentle Writing Advice from Aristotle to Zinsser
by Roy Peter Clark 2020 352 pages
4.02
500+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Self Help
Storycraft
by Jack R. Hart • 2011
The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction
4.25
1k+
Writing
Journalism
Reference
Storycraft Summary
Storycraft
The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction
by Jack R. Hart 2011 266 pages
4.25
1k+ ratings
Writing
Journalism
Reference
Refuse to Be Done
by Matt Bell • 2022
How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts
4.43
2k+
Writing
Crafts
Reference
Refuse to Be Done Summary
Refuse to Be Done
How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts
by Matt Bell 2022 156 pages
4.43
2k+ ratings
Writing
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Reference
Write Your Novel From The Middle
by James Scott Bell • 2014
A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between
4.20
2k+
Writing
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Reference
Write Your Novel From The Middle Summary
Write Your Novel From The Middle
A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between
by James Scott Bell 2014 88 pages
4.20
2k+ ratings
Writing
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Reference
Story Structure Architect
by Victoria Lynn Schmidt • 2005
3.83
500+
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Story Structure Architect Summary
Story Structure Architect
by Victoria Lynn Schmidt 2005 288 pages
3.83
500+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Crafts
The Positive Trait Thesaurus
by Angela Ackerman • 2013
A Writer's Guide to Character Attributes
4.62
1k+
Writing
Reference
Research
The Positive Trait Thesaurus Summary
The Positive Trait Thesaurus
A Writer's Guide to Character Attributes
by Angela Ackerman 2013 241 pages
4.62
1k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Research
The First Five Pages
by Noah Lukeman • 2000
A Writer's Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection Pile
3.98
3k+
Writing
Reference
Crafts
The First Five Pages Summary
The First Five Pages
A Writer's Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection Pile
by Noah Lukeman 2000 208 pages
3.98
3k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Story or Die
by Lisa Cron • 2021
How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life
4.09
334
Writing
Business
Psychology
Story or Die Summary
Story or Die
How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life
by Lisa Cron 2021 261 pages
4.09
334 ratings
Writing
Business
Psychology
The Forest for the Trees
by Betsy Lerner • 2000
3.94
3k+
Writing
Reference
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The Forest for the Trees Summary
The Forest for the Trees
by Betsy Lerner 2000 304 pages
3.94
3k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
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How to Write Short Stories And Use Them to Further Your Writing Career
by James Scott Bell • 2016
3.87
500+
Writing
Short Stories
Crafts
How to Write Short Stories And Use Them to Further Your Writing Career Summary
How to Write Short Stories And Use Them to Further Your Writing Career
by James Scott Bell 2016 114 pages
3.87
500+ ratings
Writing
Short Stories
Crafts
Help! for Writers
by Roy Peter Clark • 2011
210 Solutions to the Problems Every Writer Faces
3.92
443
Writing
Reference
Self Help
Help! for Writers Summary
Help! for Writers
210 Solutions to the Problems Every Writer Faces
by Roy Peter Clark 2011 164 pages
3.92
443 ratings
Writing
Reference
Self Help
The Art of War for Writers
by James Scott Bell • 2009
Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises
4.20
1k+
Writing
Reference
Crafts
The Art of War for Writers Summary
The Art of War for Writers
Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises
by James Scott Bell 2009 259 pages
4.20
1k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Story Trumps Structure
by Steven James • 2013
How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules
4.38
500+
Writing
Crafts
How To
Story Trumps Structure Summary
Story Trumps Structure
How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules
by Steven James 2013 306 pages
4.38
500+ ratings
Writing
Crafts
How To
Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint
by Nancy Kress • 2005
Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints
4.05
2k+
Writing
Reference
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Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint Summary
Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint
Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints
by Nancy Kress 2005 232 pages
4.05
2k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Bushcraft First Aid
by Dave Canterbury • 2017
A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care
4.32
262
Survival
Outdoors
Self Help
Bushcraft First Aid Summary
Bushcraft First Aid
A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care
by Dave Canterbury 2017 256 pages
4.32
262 ratings
Survival
Outdoors
Self Help
Super Structure
by James Scott Bell • 2015
The Key to Unleashing the Power of Story
4.40
500+
Writing
Crafts
Reference
Super Structure Summary
Super Structure
The Key to Unleashing the Power of Story
by James Scott Bell 2015 118 pages
4.40
500+ ratings
Writing
Crafts
Reference
The Art of Slow Writing
by Louise DeSalvo • 2014
Reflections on Time, Craft, and Creativity
4.27
500+
Writing
Crafts
Self Help
The Art of Slow Writing Summary
The Art of Slow Writing
Reflections on Time, Craft, and Creativity
by Louise DeSalvo 2014 336 pages
4.27
500+ ratings
Writing
Crafts
Self Help
Word Painting
by Rebecca McClanahan • 2014
A Guide to Writing More Descriptively
4.13
500+
Writing
Reference
Poetry
Word Painting Summary
Word Painting
A Guide to Writing More Descriptively
by Rebecca McClanahan 2014 250 pages
4.13
500+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Poetry
How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method
by Randy Ingermanson • 2014
4.24
2k+
Writing
Reference
Self Help
How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method Summary
How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method
by Randy Ingermanson 2014 234 pages
4.24
2k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Self Help
The Way of the Fearless Writer
by Beth Kempton • 2023
Mindful Wisdom for a Flourishing Writing Life
4.37
425
Writing
Spirituality
Crafts
The Way of the Fearless Writer Summary
The Way of the Fearless Writer
Mindful Wisdom for a Flourishing Writing Life
by Beth Kempton 2023 262 pages
4.37
425 ratings
Writing
Spirituality
Crafts
Writing Fiction
by Alexander Steele • 2003
The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School
4.20
2k+
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Writing Fiction Summary
Writing Fiction
The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School
by Alexander Steele 2003 304 pages
4.20
2k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Crafts
The Art of Subtext
by Charles Baxter • 2007
Beyond Plot
4.02
1k+
Writing
Crafts
Essays
The Art of Subtext Summary
The Art of Subtext
Beyond Plot
by Charles Baxter 2007 182 pages
4.02
1k+ ratings
Writing
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Essays
The Art of Intimacy
by Stacey D'Erasmo • 2013
The Space Between
3.93
248
Writing
Essays
Crafts
The Art of Intimacy Summary
The Art of Intimacy
The Space Between
by Stacey D'Erasmo 2013 144 pages
3.93
248 ratings
Writing
Essays
Crafts
The Writer's Portable Mentor
by Priscilla Long • 2010
A Guide to Art, Craft, and the Writing Life
4.48
361
Writing
Reference
Crafts
The Writer's Portable Mentor Summary
The Writer's Portable Mentor
A Guide to Art, Craft, and the Writing Life
by Priscilla Long 2010
4.48
361 ratings
Writing
Reference
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The Fire in Fiction
by Donald Maass • 2009
Passion, Purpose and Techniques to Make Your Novel Great
4.17
1k+
Writing
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Crafts
The Fire in Fiction Summary
The Fire in Fiction
Passion, Purpose and Techniques to Make Your Novel Great
by Donald Maass 2009 272 pages
4.17
1k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Graphic Design Rules
by Sean Adams • 2012
365 Essential Design Dos and Don'ts
3.92
364
Design
Art
Art Design
Graphic Design Rules Summary
Graphic Design Rules
365 Essential Design Dos and Don'ts
by Sean Adams 2012 384 pages
3.92
364 ratings
Design
Art
Art Design
Santa Muerte
by Tracey Rollin • 2017
The History, Rituals, and Magic of Our Lady of the Holy Death
3.90
245
Witchcraft
Spirituality
Religion
Santa Muerte Summary
Santa Muerte
The History, Rituals, and Magic of Our Lady of the Holy Death
by Tracey Rollin 2017 256 pages
3.90
245 ratings
Witchcraft
Spirituality
Religion
Making Shapely Fiction
by Jerome Stern • 1991
3.98
1k+
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Making Shapely Fiction Summary
Making Shapely Fiction
by Jerome Stern 1991 270 pages
3.98
1k+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer
by J. Michael Straczynski • 2021
The Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling
4.44
439
Writing
Crafts
Reference
Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer Summary
Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer
The Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling
by J. Michael Straczynski 2021 288 pages
4.44
439 ratings
Writing
Crafts
Reference
Mastering Plot Twists
by Jane K. Cleland • 2018
How to Use Suspense, Targeted Storytelling Strategies, and Structure to Captivate Your Readers
3.88
199
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Mastering Plot Twists Summary
Mastering Plot Twists
How to Use Suspense, Targeted Storytelling Strategies, and Structure to Captivate Your Readers
by Jane K. Cleland 2018 240 pages
3.88
199 ratings
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Psychology for Screenwriters
by William Indick • 2004
3.93
432
Writing
Film
Psychology
Psychology for Screenwriters Summary
Psychology for Screenwriters
by William Indick 2004 304 pages
3.93
432 ratings
Writing
Film
Psychology
The Secrets of Character
by Matt Bird • 2022
Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love
4.10
278
Writing
Crafts
Reference
The Secrets of Character Summary
The Secrets of Character
Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love
by Matt Bird 2022 296 pages
4.10
278 ratings
Writing
Crafts
Reference
Before and After the Book Deal
by Courtney Maum • 2020
A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book
4.58
1k+
Writing
Crafts
Business
Before and After the Book Deal Summary
Before and After the Book Deal
A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book
by Courtney Maum 2020 384 pages
4.58
1k+ ratings
Writing
Crafts
Business
Crafting Novels & Short Stories
by The Writer's Digest • 2011
The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction
3.89
373
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Crafting Novels & Short Stories Summary
Crafting Novels & Short Stories
The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction
by The Writer's Digest 2011 368 pages
3.89
373 ratings
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook
by Donald Maass • 2004
Hands-On Help for Making Your Novel Stand Out and Succeed
4.28
500+
Writing
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Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook Summary
Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook
Hands-On Help for Making Your Novel Stand Out and Succeed
by Donald Maass 2004 240 pages
4.28
500+ ratings
Writing
Reference
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Conflict and Suspense
by James Scott Bell • 2011
4.26
500+
Writing
Reference
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Conflict and Suspense Summary
Conflict and Suspense
by James Scott Bell 2011 273 pages
4.26
500+ ratings
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Wicca Spellbook Starter Kit
by Lisa Chamberlain • 2018
A Book of Candle, Crystal, and Herbal Spells
4.24
328
Wicca
Witchcraft
Spirituality
Wicca Spellbook Starter Kit Summary
Wicca Spellbook Starter Kit
A Book of Candle, Crystal, and Herbal Spells
by Lisa Chamberlain 2018 317 pages
4.24
328 ratings
Wicca
Witchcraft
Spirituality
Just Write
by James Scott Bell • 2016
Creating Unforgettable Fiction and a Rewarding Writing Life
4.29
500+
Writing
Reference
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Just Write Summary
Just Write
Creating Unforgettable Fiction and a Rewarding Writing Life
by James Scott Bell 2016 303 pages
4.29
500+ ratings
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