Writing Process Books

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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.24 — 113,147 ratings — published 1994
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.34 — 324,026 ratings — published 2000
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How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.08 — 5,155 ratings — published 2007
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Save the Cat! Writes a Novel (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.49 — 14,252 ratings — published 2018
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Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.09 — 4,413 ratings — published 2013
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as writing-process)
avg rating 3.96 — 121,831 ratings — published 2002
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Rocket Writes a Story Rocket Writes a Story (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.20 — 2,688 ratings — published 2012
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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 3 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.08 — 21,751 ratings — published 1973
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The Little "Read" Hen The Little "Read" Hen (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as writing-process)
avg rating 3.81 — 89 ratings — published 2013
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Ralph Tells a Story Ralph Tells a Story (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.37 — 1,309 ratings — published 2012
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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 — 32,223 ratings — published 1986
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The Writing Life The Writing Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.98 — 18,595 ratings — published 1989
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The Creative Act: A Way of Being The Creative Act: A Way of Being (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 3.94 — 93,122 ratings — published 2023
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain A Swim in a Pond in the Rain (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.53 — 26,562 ratings — published 2021
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You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.23 — 1,403 ratings — published 2023
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Write for Your Life Write for Your Life (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.95 — 2,631 ratings — published 2022
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Exposure Exposure (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 3.81 — 1,238 ratings — published 2018
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Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
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avg rating 4.00 — 371 ratings — published 2009
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Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.41 — 2,467 ratings — published 2021
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How to Write a Story How to Write a Story (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 348 ratings — published
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Writing 21st Century Fiction: High Impact Techniques for Exceptional Storytelling Writing 21st Century Fiction: High Impact Techniques for Exceptional Storytelling (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 883 ratings — published 2012
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Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.45 — 7,704 ratings — published 2019
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Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.96 — 238,550 ratings — published 2015
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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.96 — 122,463 ratings — published 2002
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How This Book Was Made How This Book Was Made (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 1,540 ratings — published 2016
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Ideas Are All Around Ideas Are All Around (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.65 — 1,273 ratings — published 2016
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One Day, The End: Short, Very Short, Shorter-Than-Ever Stories One Day, The End: Short, Very Short, Shorter-Than-Ever Stories (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.11 — 625 ratings — published 2015
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Author: A True Story Author: A True Story (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.05 — 328 ratings — published 1997
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Writing from Start to Finish: A Six-Step Guide Writing from Start to Finish: A Six-Step Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 3.50 — 52 ratings — published 2001
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Rufus the Writer Rufus the Writer (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 3.92 — 505 ratings — published 2015
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Written and Drawn by Henrietta Written and Drawn by Henrietta (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.08 — 979 ratings — published 2013
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Writing Fiction for Dummies Writing Fiction for Dummies (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.10 — 1,643 ratings — published 2009
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Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing (ebook)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.25 — 3,297 ratings — published 2015
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Writing Alone and with Others Writing Alone and with Others (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.27 — 648 ratings — published 2003
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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 — 7,189 ratings — published 1993
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2,000 to 10,000: How to Write Faster, Write Better, and Write More of What You Love 2,000 to 10,000: How to Write Faster, Write Better, and Write More of What You Love (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.19 — 4,684 ratings — published 2012
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Write. Publish. Repeat. The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success Write. Publish. Repeat. The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.28 — 2,802 ratings — published 2013
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Chloe and the Lion Chloe and the Lion (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.01 — 3,641 ratings — published 2012
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Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 3.78 — 12,044 ratings — published 2006
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The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.10 — 10,484 ratings — published 1992
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Hooray For Diffendoofer Day! Hooray For Diffendoofer Day! (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.15 — 3,474 ratings — published 1998
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Techniques of the Selling Writer Techniques of the Selling Writer (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,625 ratings — published 1965
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WRITING WITHOUT TEACHERS WRITING WITHOUT TEACHERS (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.01 — 649 ratings — published 1973
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They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 3.76 — 6,460 ratings — published 2006
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Writing With Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process Writing With Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 3.91 — 650 ratings — published 1981
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The Elements of Style The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 4.18 — 87,772 ratings — published 1918
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What Do Authors Do? What Do Authors Do? (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 3.99 — 206 ratings — published 1995
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How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as writing-process)
avg rating 3.91 — 4,911 ratings — published 1990
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Harlem Rhapsody Harlem Rhapsody (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as writing-process)
avg rating 4.06 — 10,028 ratings — published 2025
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Charles Bukowski
“What is your advice to young writers?”
“Drink, fuck and smoke plenty of cigarettes.”
Charles Bukowski, Hot Water Music

“10 Steps to Becoming a Better Writer

Write.
Write more.
Write even more.
Write even more than that.
Write when you don’t want to.
Write when you do.
Write when you have something to say.
Write when you don’t.
Write every day.
Keep writing.”
Brian Clark

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