Creative Writing Library

This "writing library" is meant to simulate my own library. Let’s call it my virtual library, to share with you. I will include the various books on writing craft that I've found useful as a writer. So many of you ask for book recommendations that you’d think I’d have my favorites memorized, but I don’t, so this page will be as helpful for me as for you.

Watch for fiction recommendations, as I plan to list all the fiction I read at some point, though I have to change the format first. To start, I've listed the most beneficial books on writing craft below—with links wherever possible, so they will be easy to access and assess. At some point, I may create a public space for visitors to comment on the books or offer suggestions, but until then, you can send recommendations to me, if you like, and I'll pass your recommendations on.

In this electronic era, no writing library would be complete without links to the vast libraries of classics online, and online reference tools, so watch for that, too. It’s an exciting time to be a writer. I can remember when I lugged heavy reference books with me when I traveled, and when every fact meant a trip or call to the library. There is still nothing like going to the library, but bookmarks in a favorite browser save hours.

I use the online tools so often that I tend to think everyone is aware of them, but I've learned that some sites aren't as well known as one would think, so my hope is that everyone will find something new and useful here.

Books on Writing Craft

To start, the books below are those I found most useful as I learned the craft of writing, and the ones I most often recommend. To receive my top recommendation as a free audiobook, click HERE.

1. Stein On Writing: A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares by Sol Stein
2. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne and Dave King
3. Weekend Novelist, the: Learn to Write a Novel in 52 Weeks by Robert J. Ray & Brett Norris
4. Elements of Writing Fiction - Scene & Structure by Jack M. Bickham
5. Story by Robert McKee
6. The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing by Evan Marshall
7. The Power Of Point Of View: Make Your Story Come To Life by Alicia Rasley.
8. Make A Scene Crafting A Powerful Story One Scene At A Time by Jordan E. Rosenfeld
9. Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel by Jane Smiley.
10. The Writer's Digest Writing Clinic: Expert Help for Improving Your Work
11. Novelists Essential Guide to Creating Plot
12. Novelists Essential Guide to Crafting Scenes

And many more to come ...

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