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Writing Book Summaries

The Secret Life of Pronouns
by James W. Pennebaker • 2011
What Our Words Say About Us
3.67
3k+
Psychology
Language
Linguistics
The Secret Life of Pronouns Summary
The Secret Life of Pronouns
What Our Words Say About Us
by James W. Pennebaker 2011 368 pages
3.67
3k+ ratings
Psychology
Language
Linguistics
How to Write a Novel
by Nathan Bransford • 2013
47 Rules for Writing a Stupendously Awesome Novel That You Will Love Forever
4.18
441
Writing
Reference
Ebooks
How to Write a Novel Summary
How to Write a Novel
47 Rules for Writing a Stupendously Awesome Novel That You Will Love Forever
by Nathan Bransford 2013 150 pages
4.18
441 ratings
Writing
Reference
Ebooks
Good Prose
by Tracy Kidder • 2013
The Art of Nonfiction
3.92
1k+
Writing
Memoir
Reference
Good Prose Summary
Good Prose
The Art of Nonfiction
by Tracy Kidder 2013 195 pages
3.92
1k+ ratings
Writing
Memoir
Reference
ADVANTAGE
by Joe Solari • 2020
Harnessing Cumulative Advantage in the Winner Takes All Publishing Market
4.56
52
Writing
ADVANTAGE Summary
ADVANTAGE
Harnessing Cumulative Advantage in the Winner Takes All Publishing Market
by Joe Solari 2020 236 pages
4.56
52 ratings
Writing
On Power
by Robert A. Caro • 2017
3.95
1k+
Politics
History
Biography
On Power Summary
On Power
by Robert A. Caro 2017 2 pages
3.95
1k+ ratings
Politics
History
Biography
Reflective Practice
by Gillie Bolton • 2001
Writing and Professional Development
3.64
109
Psychology
Research
Teaching
Reflective Practice Summary
Reflective Practice
Writing and Professional Development
by Gillie Bolton 2001 304 pages
3.64
109 ratings
Psychology
Research
Teaching
The Eight Characters of Comedy
by Scott Sedita • 2005
Guide to Sitcom Acting And Writing
4.03
357
Writing
Comedy
Humor
The Eight Characters of Comedy Summary
The Eight Characters of Comedy
Guide to Sitcom Acting And Writing
by Scott Sedita 2005 244 pages
4.03
357 ratings
Writing
Comedy
Humor
Research Strategies
by William B. Badke • 2000
Finding Your Way Through the Information Fog
3.79
392
Research
Reference
Writing
Research Strategies Summary
Research Strategies
Finding Your Way Through the Information Fog
by William B. Badke 2000 284 pages
3.79
392 ratings
Research
Reference
Writing
Writing Nonfiction
by Dan Poynter • 2000
Turning Thoughts into Books
3.79
126
Writing
Business
Writing Nonfiction Summary
Writing Nonfiction
Turning Thoughts into Books
by Dan Poynter 2000 144 pages
3.79
126 ratings
Writing
Business
The Greatest Invention
by Silvia Ferrara • 2019
A History of the World in Nine Mysterious Scripts
3.44
500+
History
Language
Linguistics
The Greatest Invention Summary
The Greatest Invention
A History of the World in Nine Mysterious Scripts
by Silvia Ferrara 2019 304 pages
3.44
500+ ratings
History
Language
Linguistics
The Creative Cure
by Jacob Nordby • 2021
How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life
4.06
444
Self Help
Writing
Psychology
The Creative Cure Summary
The Creative Cure
How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life
by Jacob Nordby 2021 256 pages
4.06
444 ratings
Self Help
Writing
Psychology
Memo from the Story Department
by Christopher Vogler • 2011
Secrets of Structure and Character by Christopher Vogler
4.16
171
Writing
Psychology
Film
Memo from the Story Department Summary
Memo from the Story Department
Secrets of Structure and Character by Christopher Vogler
by Christopher Vogler 2011
4.16
171 ratings
Writing
Psychology
Film
Good Writing
by Neal Allen • 2026
36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences
4.23
483
Writing
Books About Books
Reference
Good Writing Summary
Good Writing
36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences
by Neal Allen 2026 208 pages
4.23
483 ratings
Writing
Books About Books
Reference
Creating Characters Kids Will Love
by Elaine Marie Alphin • 2000
3.77
39
Writing
Reference
Creating Characters Kids Will Love Summary
Creating Characters Kids Will Love
by Elaine Marie Alphin 2000 232 pages
3.77
39 ratings
Writing
Reference
Why Poetry
by Matthew Zapruder • 2017
4.16
1k+
Poetry
Writing
Essays
Why Poetry Summary
Why Poetry
by Matthew Zapruder 2017 256 pages
4.16
1k+ ratings
Poetry
Writing
Essays
The Tough Guide to Fantasy Land
by Diana Wynne Jones • 1996
3.95
4k+
Fantasy
Humor
Writing
The Tough Guide to Fantasy Land Summary
The Tough Guide to Fantasy Land
by Diana Wynne Jones 1996 243 pages
3.95
4k+ ratings
Fantasy
Humor
Writing
How to Write a Grant
by Meredith Noble • 2019
Become a Grant Writing Unicorn
4.32
196
Business
Writing
How to Write a Grant Summary
How to Write a Grant
Become a Grant Writing Unicorn
by Meredith Noble 2019 172 pages
4.32
196 ratings
Business
Writing
The Untold Story of Books
by Michael Castleman • 2024
A Writer's History of Publishing
4.03
176
History
Books About Books
Writing
The Untold Story of Books Summary
The Untold Story of Books
A Writer's History of Publishing
by Michael Castleman 2024 270 pages
4.03
176 ratings
History
Books About Books
Writing
Wordcraft
by Jack R. Hart • 2021
The Complete Guide to Clear, Powerful Writing
4.13
107
Writing
Journalism
Crafts
Wordcraft Summary
Wordcraft
The Complete Guide to Clear, Powerful Writing
by Jack R. Hart 2021 281 pages
4.13
107 ratings
Writing
Journalism
Crafts
The Baby on the Fire Escape
by Julie Phillips • 2022
Creativity, Motherhood, and the Mind-Baby Problem
4.27
500+
Parenting
Writing
Art
The Baby on the Fire Escape Summary
The Baby on the Fire Escape
Creativity, Motherhood, and the Mind-Baby Problem
by Julie Phillips 2022 320 pages
4.27
500+ ratings
Parenting
Writing
Art
A Poetry Handbook
by Mary Oliver • 1994
4.23
9k+
Poetry
Writing
Reference
A Poetry Handbook Summary
A Poetry Handbook
by Mary Oliver 1994 130 pages
4.23
9k+ ratings
Poetry
Writing
Reference
The Situation and the Story
by Vivian Gornick • 2001
The Art of Personal Narrative
3.93
2k+
Writing
Memoir
Essays
The Situation and the Story Summary
The Situation and the Story
The Art of Personal Narrative
by Vivian Gornick 2001 174 pages
3.93
2k+ ratings
Writing
Memoir
Essays
The Idea
by Erik Bork • 2018
The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage or Fiction
4.24
500+
Writing
Crafts
Education
The Idea Summary
The Idea
The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage or Fiction
by Erik Bork 2018 228 pages
4.24
500+ ratings
Writing
Crafts
Education
Make Believe
by Mac Barnett • 2026
4.39
1k+
Books About Books
Writing
Parenting
Make Believe Summary
Make Believe
by Mac Barnett 2026 160 pages
4.39
1k+ ratings
Books About Books
Writing
Parenting
Trust the Process
by Shaun McNiff • 1998
An Artist's Guide to Letting Go
3.90
500+
Art
Writing
Psychology
Trust the Process Summary
Trust the Process
An Artist's Guide to Letting Go
by Shaun McNiff 1998 210 pages
3.90
500+ ratings
Art
Writing
Psychology
How to Quit Your Day Job and Live Out Your Dreams
by Kenneth Atchity • 2012
A Guide to Transforming Your Career
3.73
62
Self Help
Business
Writing
How to Quit Your Day Job and Live Out Your Dreams Summary
How to Quit Your Day Job and Live Out Your Dreams
A Guide to Transforming Your Career
by Kenneth Atchity 2012 208 pages
3.73
62 ratings
Self Help
Business
Writing
Adorning the Dark
by Andrew Peterson • 2019
Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making
4.50
7k+
Christian
Writing
Christian Living
Adorning the Dark Summary
Adorning the Dark
Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making
by Andrew Peterson 2019 224 pages
4.50
7k+ ratings
Christian
Writing
Christian Living
Writing Creativity and Soul
by Sue Monk Kidd • 2025
4.29
1k+
Writing
Memoir
Self Help
Writing Creativity and Soul Summary
Writing Creativity and Soul
by Sue Monk Kidd 2025 240 pages
4.29
1k+ ratings
Writing
Memoir
Self Help
A Story is a Deal
by Will Storr • 2025
How to use the science of storytelling to lead, motivate and persuade
3.78
178
Business
Psychology
Communication
A Story is a Deal Summary
A Story is a Deal
How to use the science of storytelling to lead, motivate and persuade
by Will Storr 2025 363 pages
3.78
178 ratings
Business
Psychology
Communication
The Ultimate Hero's Journey
by Neal Soloponte • 2017
195 Essential Plot Stages Found in the Best Novels and Movies
4.11
131
Writing
The Ultimate Hero's Journey Summary
The Ultimate Hero's Journey
195 Essential Plot Stages Found in the Best Novels and Movies
by Neal Soloponte 2017 168 pages
4.11
131 ratings
Writing
A Million Little Ways
by Emily P. Freeman • 2013
Uncover the Art You Were Made to Live
4.17
3k+
Christian
Faith
Christian Living
A Million Little Ways Summary
A Million Little Ways
Uncover the Art You Were Made to Live
by Emily P. Freeman 2013 220 pages
4.17
3k+ ratings
Christian
Faith
Christian Living
A Little History of Literature
by John Sutherland • 2013
3.82
2k+
History
Literature
Books About Books
A Little History of Literature Summary
A Little History of Literature
by John Sutherland 2013 276 pages
3.82
2k+ ratings
History
Literature
Books About Books
Putting Stories to Work
by Shawn Callahan • 2016
Mastering Business Storytelling
3.96
186
Business
Communication
Leadership
Putting Stories to Work Summary
Putting Stories to Work
Mastering Business Storytelling
by Shawn Callahan 2016 273 pages
3.96
186 ratings
Business
Communication
Leadership
Storythinking
by Angus Fletcher • 2023
The New Science of Narrative Intelligence
3.57
81
Psychology
Writing
Science
Storythinking Summary
Storythinking
The New Science of Narrative Intelligence
by Angus Fletcher 2023 200 pages
3.57
81 ratings
Psychology
Writing
Science
The Art of the Poetic Line
by James Longenbach • 2007
4.03
500+
Poetry
Writing
Crafts
The Art of the Poetic Line Summary
The Art of the Poetic Line
by James Longenbach 2007 120 pages
4.03
500+ ratings
Poetry
Writing
Crafts
Mad at the World
by William Souder • 2020
A Life of John Steinbeck
4.07
1k+
Biography
History
Biography Memoir
Mad at the World Summary
Mad at the World
A Life of John Steinbeck
by William Souder 2020 464 pages
4.07
1k+ ratings
Biography
History
Biography Memoir
A Circle of Quiet
by Madeleine L'Engle • 1971
4.21
7k+
Memoir
Biography
Writing
A Circle of Quiet Summary
A Circle of Quiet
by Madeleine L'Engle 1971 246 pages
4.21
7k+ ratings
Memoir
Biography
Writing
Hard News
by Seth Mnookin • 2004
Twenty-one Brutal Months at The New York Times and How They Changed the American Media
3.91
274
Journalism
History
Business
Hard News Summary
Hard News
Twenty-one Brutal Months at The New York Times and How They Changed the American Media
by Seth Mnookin 2004 368 pages
3.91
274 ratings
Journalism
History
Business
The Rock That Is Higher
by Madeleine L'Engle • 1993
Story as Truth
4.14
500+
Writing
Spirituality
Faith
The Rock That Is Higher Summary
The Rock That Is Higher
Story as Truth
by Madeleine L'Engle 1993 320 pages
4.14
500+ ratings
Writing
Spirituality
Faith
The Courage to Write
by Ralph Keyes • 1995
How Writers Transcend Fear
4.02
1k+
Writing
Self Help
Reference
The Courage to Write Summary
The Courage to Write
How Writers Transcend Fear
by Ralph Keyes 1995 240 pages
4.02
1k+ ratings
Writing
Self Help
Reference
Winning the Story Wars
by Jonah Sachs • 2012
Why Those Who Tell (and Live) the Best Stories Will Rule the Future
3.99
500+
Business
Writing
Psychology
Winning the Story Wars Summary
Winning the Story Wars
Why Those Who Tell (and Live) the Best Stories Will Rule the Future
by Jonah Sachs 2012 272 pages
3.99
500+ ratings
Business
Writing
Psychology
Studies in Words (Canto)
by C.S. Lewis • 1939
4.19
500+
Writing
Linguistics
Language
Studies in Words (Canto) Summary
Studies in Words (Canto)
by C.S. Lewis 1939
4.19
500+ ratings
Writing
Linguistics
Language
The Springboard
by Stephen Denning • 2000
How Storytelling Ignites Action in Knowledge-Era Organizations
3.29
72
Business
Writing
Communication
The Springboard Summary
The Springboard
How Storytelling Ignites Action in Knowledge-Era Organizations
by Stephen Denning 2000 246 pages
3.29
72 ratings
Business
Writing
Communication
The Seven Basic Plots
by Christopher Booker • 2004
Why We Tell Stories
3.76
1k+
Writing
Literature
Books About Books
The Seven Basic Plots Summary
The Seven Basic Plots
Why We Tell Stories
by Christopher Booker 2004 728 pages
3.76
1k+ ratings
Writing
Literature
Books About Books
The Story of Stories
by Kevin Ashton • 2026
The Million-Year History of a Uniquely Human Art
4.09
103
History
Writing
Books About Books
The Story of Stories Summary
The Story of Stories
The Million-Year History of a Uniquely Human Art
by Kevin Ashton 2026 400 pages
4.09
103 ratings
History
Writing
Books About Books
Borges on Writing
by Jorge Luis Borges • 1973
4.07
1k+
Writing
Essays
Literary Criticism
Borges on Writing Summary
Borges on Writing
by Jorge Luis Borges 1973 173 pages
4.07
1k+ ratings
Writing
Essays
Literary Criticism
Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women
by Jayne Ann Krentz • 1992
Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance
3.91
424
Romance
Books About Books
Writing
Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women Summary
Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women
Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance
by Jayne Ann Krentz 1992 200 pages
3.91
424 ratings
Romance
Books About Books
Writing
Paranoia
by Shirley Jackson • 2015
4.05
4k+
Short Stories
Essays
Horror
Paranoia Summary
Paranoia
by Shirley Jackson 2015 205 pages
4.05
4k+ ratings
Short Stories
Essays
Horror
The Ode Less Travelled
by Stephen Fry • 2005
Unlocking the Poet Within
4.06
4k+
Poetry
Writing
Reference
The Ode Less Travelled Summary
The Ode Less Travelled
Unlocking the Poet Within
by Stephen Fry 2005 384 pages
4.06
4k+ ratings
Poetry
Writing
Reference
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