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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 112,646 ratings — published 1994
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Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.17 — 460 ratings — published 2008
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 322,656 ratings — published 2000
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.87 — 106,702 ratings — published 2003
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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.21 — 32,105 ratings — published 1986
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Verb Your Enthusiasm: How to Master the Art of the Verb and Transform Your Writing Verb Your Enthusiasm: How to Master the Art of the Verb and Transform Your Writing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.60 — 5 ratings — published
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The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.03 — 1,249 ratings — published 2001
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Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue (Write Great Fiction) Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue (Write Great Fiction)
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avg rating 3.97 — 1,107 ratings — published 2004
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Description & Setting Description & Setting (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.02 — 953 ratings — published 2005
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Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 5,987 ratings — published 2004
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 7,173 ratings — published 1993
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Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.05 — 2,221 ratings — published 2005
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Revision & Self-Editing: Techniques for Transforming Your First Draft Into a Finished Novel Revision & Self-Editing: Techniques for Transforming Your First Draft Into a Finished Novel (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 1,739 ratings — published 2008
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What Is World Literature? What Is World Literature? (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.83 — 161 ratings — published 2003
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Designing Writing: A Practical Guide Designing Writing: A Practical Guide (Paperback)
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avg rating 2.90 — 10 ratings — published 2005
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A Book of Weather Clues A Book of Weather Clues (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.50 — 2 ratings — published 1986
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The Spying Heart: More Thoughts on Reading and Writing Books for Children The Spying Heart: More Thoughts on Reading and Writing Books for Children (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.57 — 60 ratings — published 1989
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Worlds Of Childhood: The Art and Craft of Writing for Children Worlds Of Childhood: The Art and Craft of Writing for Children (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.93 — 88 ratings — published 1990
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Circle of Song: Songs, Chants and Dances for Ritual and Celebration Circle of Song: Songs, Chants and Dances for Ritual and Celebration (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.45 — 20 ratings — published 1994
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The Woman's Comfort Book The Woman's Comfort Book (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.97 — 1,227 ratings — published 1992
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Fumblerules: A Lighthearted Guide to Grammar and Good Usage Fumblerules: A Lighthearted Guide to Grammar and Good Usage (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.82 — 85 ratings — published 1990
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The Spirit of Writing: Classic and Contemporary Essays Celebrating the Writing Life (New Consciousness Reader) The Spirit of Writing: Classic and Contemporary Essays Celebrating the Writing Life (New Consciousness Reader)
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avg rating 3.63 — 19 ratings — published 2001
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Tact: Aesthetic Liberalism and the Essay Form in Nineteenth-Century Britain Tact: Aesthetic Liberalism and the Essay Form in Nineteenth-Century Britain (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.50 — 6 ratings — published
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Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as writing-and-reference)
avg rating 4.08 — 21,663 ratings — published 1973
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Write Tight: Say Exactly What You Mean with Precision and Power Write Tight: Say Exactly What You Mean with Precision and Power (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.03 — 241 ratings — published 1993
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Feelings Buried Alive Never Die... Feelings Buried Alive Never Die... (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.13 — 1,652 ratings — published 1991
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How Fiction Works How Fiction Works (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.99 — 8,327 ratings — published 2008
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The Liberal Imagination: Essays on Literature and Society The Liberal Imagination: Essays on Literature and Society (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.00 — 491 ratings — published 1950
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The Energy System: Technology, Economics, Markets, and Policy (Mit Press) The Energy System: Technology, Economics, Markets, and Policy (Mit Press)
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avg rating 4.58 — 19 ratings — published
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Written: How to Keep Writing and Build a Habit That Lasts Written: How to Keep Writing and Build a Habit That Lasts (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as writing-and-reference)
avg rating 4.17 — 313 ratings — published
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The Screenwriter's Workbook: Exercises and Step-by-Step Instruction for Creating a Successful Screenplay (A Dell Trade Paperback) The Screenwriter's Workbook: Exercises and Step-by-Step Instruction for Creating a Successful Screenplay (A Dell Trade Paperback)
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avg rating 3.88 — 1,425 ratings — published 1984
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Logline Shortcuts: Unlock your story and pitch your screenplay in one simple sentence (Screenwriting Simplified) Logline Shortcuts: Unlock your story and pitch your screenplay in one simple sentence (Screenwriting Simplified)
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avg rating 4.38 — 65 ratings — published
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Fundamentals of Public Economics (English and French Edition) Fundamentals of Public Economics (English and French Edition)
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avg rating 4.33 — 3 ratings — published 1988
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How to Write and Sell Your First Novel How to Write and Sell Your First Novel (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.39 — 148 ratings — published 1986
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Theory and Credibility: Integrating Theoretical and Empirical Social Science Theory and Credibility: Integrating Theoretical and Empirical Social Science (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 28 ratings — published
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Thinking Clearly with Data: A Guide to Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis Thinking Clearly with Data: A Guide to Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.26 — 68 ratings — published
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The Anatomy of a Best Seller: 3 Steps to Deconstruct Winning Books and Teach Yourself Craft The Anatomy of a Best Seller: 3 Steps to Deconstruct Winning Books and Teach Yourself Craft (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.47 — 96 ratings — published
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8 steps to Side Characters: How to Craft Supporting Roles with Intention, Purpose, and Power 8 steps to Side Characters: How to Craft Supporting Roles with Intention, Purpose, and Power (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.64 — 76 ratings — published
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The Anatomy of Prose: 12 Steps to Sensational Sentences (Better Writers Series) The Anatomy of Prose: 12 Steps to Sensational Sentences (Better Writers Series)
by (shelved 1 time as writing-and-reference)
avg rating 4.51 — 296 ratings — published 2020
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5,000 WRITING PROMPTS: A Master List of Plot Ideas, Creative Exercises, and More 5,000 WRITING PROMPTS: A Master List of Plot Ideas, Creative Exercises, and More (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as writing-and-reference)
avg rating 4.34 — 208 ratings — published
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10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft a Kickass Protagonist (Better Writers Series) 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft a Kickass Protagonist (Better Writers Series)
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avg rating 4.40 — 98 ratings — published 2019
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13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.42 — 264 ratings — published 2017
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What Should Think Tanks Do?: A Strategic Guide to Policy Impact What Should Think Tanks Do?: A Strategic Guide to Policy Impact (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.80 — 51 ratings — published 2013
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Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.10 — 415 ratings — published
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Economical Writing Economical Writing (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 915 ratings — published 1999
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On Speaking Well: How to Give a Speech With Style, Substance, and Clarity On Speaking Well: How to Give a Speech With Style, Substance, and Clarity (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as writing-and-reference)
avg rating 3.88 — 648 ratings — published 1998
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The Practicing Poet: Writing Beyond the Basics The Practicing Poet: Writing Beyond the Basics (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.42 — 91 ratings — published
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The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 2,360 ratings — published 1997
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