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On Writing by Stephen KingOutlining Your Novel by K.M. WeilandBird by Bird by Anne LamottWired for Story by Lisa CronSave the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
Best Books on the Craft of Writing and Editing Fiction
219 books — 118 voters
Heroes To The Public Villains To The Law by Marta NaterThe Copyeditor's Handbook by Amy EinsohnThe Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne TrussOn writing well by William Zinsser
Best Books for Editors
90 books — 59 voters

On Writing by Stephen KingBird by Bird by Anne LamottThe Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.Writing Down the Bones by Natalie GoldbergWild Mind by Natalie Goldberg
Being a Better Writer
112 books — 58 voters
Of Towers & Shadows by Dennis A. FeeceA Twist in the Tale by Trudie CollinsWriting and Selling Your Mystery Novel by Hallie EphronPlotting and Writing Suspense Fiction by Patricia HighsmithPolice Procedure & Investigation by Lee Lofland
Best Books on Writing and Editing Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, and Crime Fiction
72 books — 51 voters

Wonderbook by Jeff VandermeerHow to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy by Orson Scott CardWorlds of Wonder by David GerroldWriting the Paranormal Novel by Steven HarperWorld-Building by Stephen L. Gillett
Best Books on Writing and Editing Sci-fi, Fantasy, Paranormal, and Dystopian Fiction
61 books — 27 voters
Romancing the Beat by Gwen HayesWriting Love by Alexandra SokoloffThe Fiction Writer's Sexuality Guide by Dr. J.On Writing Romance by Leigh MichaelsBe a Sex-Writing Strumpet by Stacia Kane
Best Books on Writing and Editing Romance, Erotica, and Love Scenes
61 books — 21 voters

Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies by Deborah HalversonMY DAUGHTER NATASHA by Artie DimanchePaper Hearts, Volume 1 by Beth RevisWild Ink by Victoria HanleyGet Started in Writing Young Adult Fiction by Juliet Mushens
Best Books on Writing and Editing Young Adult (YA) Fiction
19 books — 20 voters
The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.On Writing by Stephen KingOn Becoming a Novelist by John GardnerPlot Fiction like the Masters by Terry Richard BazesWriting Course by Hayley Paige
How to Not Suck at Writing
48 books — 19 voters

EDITING The RedPen Way by Anne RainbowSelf-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni BrowneRevision & Self-Editing by James Scott BellManuscript Makeover by Elizabeth LyonPut Them Through the Maze by T.D. McMichael
Best Books on Revising & Editing Your Book
14 books — 17 voters
The LionheART Guide to Editing Fiction by Karen PerkinsThe LionheART Guide to Editing Fiction by Karen PerkinsThe LionheART Guide to Formatting by Karen PerkinsOn Writing by Stephen KingNew Hart's Rules by Horace Hart
Editing and Formatting for Indie Authors
21 books — 16 voters

What Editors Do by Peter GinnaThe Conscious Style Guide by Karen YinBird by Bird by Anne LamottSelf-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni BrowneSin and Syntax by Constance Hale
Books About Editing Books
81 books — 15 voters
Self-Publishing In the Eye of the Storm by Karl WigginsThe Seven Step Guide to Authorpreneurship by Rochelle Carter2003 - Thanks for the Vodka by HarpiePublishing for Profit by Thomas WollPut Them Through the Maze by T.D. McMichael
Books About Publishing and Editing
16 books — 13 voters

Directing Actors by Judith WestonIn the Blink of an Eye by Walter MurchOn Directing Film by David MametProducing and Directing the Short Film and Video by Peter W. ReaMaking Movies by Sidney Lumet
To Be A Filmmaker
32 books — 13 voters
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. JamesI, Spy? by Kate JohnsonThe Baritone Wore Chiffon by Mark SchweizerEighth Grade Bites by Heather BrewerRule by Jay Crownover
Best Poorly Edited Books I've Ever Read
17 books — 11 voters

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni BrowneThe 90-Day Rewrite by Alan WattRevision & Self-Editing by James Scott BellThe Artful Edit by Susan BellPut Them Through the Maze by T.D. McMichael
Rewriting and Editing Your Novel
16 books — 11 voters
Beginning Theory by Peter BarryDoing Grammar by Max MorenbergThe Subversive Copy Editor by Carol Fisher SallerHow to Write Fiction by E.E. Doc MurdockWhat Editors Do by Peter Ginna
Editing Books
14 books — 11 voters

MY DAUGHTER NATASHA by Artie DimancheThe Art and Craft of Writing Historical Fiction by James Alexander ThomMedieval Underpants and Other Blunders by Susanne AlleynHow To Write Killer Historical Mysteries by Kathy Lynn EmersonThe Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in Regency and Victorian ... by Kristine Hughes
Best Books on Writing and Editing Historical Fiction
74 books — 11 voters
A Story of Yesterday by Sergio CoboUna historia de ayer by Sergio CoboCity of Masks by Mary HoffmanAlso Known As Harper by Ann Haywood LealSmall Persons with Wings by Ellen Booraem
Bad Photo Editing
19 books — 3 voters

The Product is Docs by Christopher GalesLetting Go of the Words by Janice G. RedishBook Title Bible by Scott LorenzEvery Page Is Page One by Mark B...The Elements of Content Strategy by Erin Kissane
Technical Writing
10 books — 3 voters
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni BrowneThe Author Startup by Ray BrehmBefore and After the Book Deal by Courtney MaumWrite. Publish. Repeat. The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Pu... by Sean PlattIndie Publishing by Ellen Lupton
Books on Publishing and Marketing
16 books — 3 voters

Smartphone Media Production by Robb Wallace
Smartphone Media
1 book — 1 voter

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