Resource books for writers
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Following is a curated list of books and resources I've found to help writers for every step of their journey. Buy links to Books-A-Million, a chain of independent bookstores (your purchase through the affiliate links leads to a modest commission for me without costing you an extra nickel).
Creating a habit of writing
The Artists Way by Julia Cameron
A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.
ISBN 9780143129257
Creating a habit of writing
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg
The advice in her book, provided in short, easy-to-read chapters with titles that reflect the author's witty approach will inspire anyone who writes—or who longs to.
ISBN 9781611803082
The "write" attitude
The Successful Author Mindset by Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn
Each small chapter tackles a possible issue and then offers an antidote, so that you can dip in and out over time.
ISBN 9781912105427
Daily inspiration with prompts
A Word a Day by Nero Farr
ISBN 9781719856935
Editing one's own fiction
Self-editing for Fiction Writers by Browne & King
If you can't afford a freelance editor, then you absolutely need to know how to edit your work to modern standards. Every chapter ends with exercises.
ISBN 9780060545697
Proper formatting, punctuation, and things like that
Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press and William Strunk, Jr.
ISBN 9789562913973
Why writers need editors, the various types of editing, and the relationships editors foster
What Editors Do, edited by Peter Ginna
A collection of personal essays from various types of editors. Editors in publishing houses do a lot more than you might think, including championing your manuscript as it makes its way through other departments.
ISBN 9780226299976
Again with the editing
Revision and Self-editing for Publication by James Scott Bell
Master editor and storyteller, James Scott Bell helps writers understand how to structure their novel so readers don't get bored.
ISBN 9781599637068
Writing advice you can use from a master editor
Stein on Writing by Sol Stein. This treasure was a recommendation from a science fiction writer. Every section is pithy, timely, humorous, and on point. It's money and time well spent.
ISBN: 9780312254216