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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 — 312,122 ratings — published 2000
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The Marshall Plan For Novel Writing The Marshall Plan For Novel Writing (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.76 — 478 ratings — published 1998
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The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1) The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1)
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avg rating 4.52 — 6,274 ratings — published 2012
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The Hero With a Thousand Faces The Hero With a Thousand Faces (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.13 — 44,383 ratings — published 1949
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The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 2nd Edition The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 2nd Edition (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.10 — 10,281 ratings — published 1992
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The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 3,236 ratings — published 1942
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Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 3,864 ratings — published 1987
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The Writing Life The Writing Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.98 — 18,093 ratings — published 1989
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Writing the Breakout Novel: Insider Advice for Taking Your Fiction to the Next Level Writing the Breakout Novel: Insider Advice for Taking Your Fiction to the Next Level (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 4,063 ratings — published 2001
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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 30,380 ratings — published 1976
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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 — 7,036 ratings — published 1993
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Guerrilla Fiction Writing Workshop (Guerrilla Fiction Writing Series) Guerrilla Fiction Writing Workshop (Guerrilla Fiction Writing Series)
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avg rating 2.00 — 1 rating — published 2012
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The Essential Guide to Writing a Novel: A Complete and Concise Manual for Fiction Writers The Essential Guide to Writing a Novel: A Complete and Concise Manual for Fiction Writers (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.32 — 129 ratings — published 2010
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How Not to Suck at Writing Fiction How Not to Suck at Writing Fiction (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.38 — 8 ratings — published
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Story Starters: Helping Children Write Like They've Never Written Before Story Starters: Helping Children Write Like They've Never Written Before (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 43 ratings — published 2006
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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)
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avg rating 4.08 — 21,063 ratings — published 1973
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Self Publishing: Absolute Beginners Guide Self Publishing: Absolute Beginners Guide (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.33 — 3 ratings — published
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How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.85 — 2,469 ratings — published 2022
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Understanding Show, Don't Tell (And Really Getting It) (Skill Builders Series #1) Understanding Show, Don't Tell (And Really Getting It) (Skill Builders Series #1)
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avg rating 4.53 — 965 ratings — published 2016
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2012 Writer's Market 2012 Writer's Market (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 147 ratings — published 2006
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Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.31 — 3,578 ratings — published 2016
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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 4.43 — 2,348 ratings — published 2021
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Goddesses in Everywoman Goddesses in Everywoman (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.13 — 7,003 ratings — published 1984
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A Writer's Guide To Persistence: How to Create a Lasting and Productive Writing Practice A Writer's Guide To Persistence: How to Create a Lasting and Productive Writing Practice (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 279 ratings — published 2015
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The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 9,113 ratings — published 2014
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The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.70 — 6,988 ratings — published 2012
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The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.25 — 7,068 ratings — published 2007
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The Lonely Voice: A Study of the Short Story The Lonely Voice: A Study of the Short Story (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.88 — 239 ratings — published 1961
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Art and Fear Art and Fear (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.77 — 101,493 ratings — published 1994
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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 3.95 — 117,637 ratings — published 2002
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Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.96 — 327,476 ratings — published 2012
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Getting Into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn from Actors Getting Into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn from Actors (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 529 ratings — published 2002
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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 — 31,432 ratings — published 1986
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Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 5,823 ratings — published 1998
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Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.02 — 1,947 ratings — published 2007
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How to Write Best Selling Fiction How to Write Best Selling Fiction (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.03 — 231 ratings — published 1972
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Stein on Writing Stein on Writing (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.28 — 4,747 ratings — published 1995
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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 — 5,952 ratings — published 2004
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The War of Art The War of Art (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.98 — 115,083 ratings — published 2002
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The Art of War for Writers: Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises The Art of War for Writers: Fiction Writing Strategies, Tactics, and Exercises (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.20 — 1,633 ratings — published 2009
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Rules For The Dance: A Handbook for Writing and Reading Metrical Verse Rules For The Dance: A Handbook for Writing and Reading Metrical Verse (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 1,069 ratings — published 1998
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Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere) Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
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avg rating 4.19 — 6,213 ratings — published 2016
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The Creative Tarot: A Modern Guide to an Inspired Life The Creative Tarot: A Modern Guide to an Inspired Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.10 — 1,022 ratings — published 2016
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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.87 — 196,450 ratings — published 2007
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The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.99 — 6,243 ratings — published 1984
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The Elements of Style The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 86,441 ratings — published 1918
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 109,068 ratings — published 1994
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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 — 106,142 ratings — published 2003
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How to Get Better Reviews for Your First Novel: 11 Convos on the Basics of Fiction Writing for New Self-publishing Authors How to Get Better Reviews for Your First Novel: 11 Convos on the Basics of Fiction Writing for New Self-publishing Authors (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.00 — 1 rating — published
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Writing and Self Publishing Christian Non-fiction: Simple Tips to Streamline Your First Book (Writing series 1) Writing and Self Publishing Christian Non-fiction: Simple Tips to Streamline Your First Book (Writing series 1)
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avg rating 4.00 — 9 ratings — published 2015
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Richelle E. Goodrich
“Experience is the catalyst for all great stories.”
Richelle E. Goodrich, Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year

Ryan Gelpke
“After all when writing your story, only you should yield your pen, no one else! Don't let any one else but yourself control your own narrative!”
Ryan Gelpke, Peruvian Nights

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