Writing
The art and craft of writing comes alive through expert guidance on everything from grammar and screenplays to creative inspiration and marketing your work. Whether you're wrestling with writer's block or polishing your prose, these books offer practical wisdom, time-tested techniques, and encouraging advice from seasoned wordsmiths.
Writing Book Summaries
Plot & Structure
Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Roget's Thesaurus of Words for Writers
Over 2,300 Emotive, Evocative, Descriptive Synonyms, Antonyms, and Related Terms Every Writer Should Know
Writing
Reference
Dictionaries
Story Engineering
Writing
Reference
Crafts
100 Ways to Improve Your Writing
Proven Professional Techniques for Writing With Style and Power
Writing
Self Help
Reference
The Courage to Create
Psychology
Philosophy
Art
The Art of Fiction
Notes on Craft for Young Writers
Writing
Crafts
Reference
The Creative Compass
Writing Your Way from Inspiration to Publication
Writing
Art
Reference
Dancing Fish and Ammonites
A Memoir
Memoir
Biography
British Literature
Tunesmith
Inside the Art of Songwriting
Music
Writing
History
Write Your Novel From the Middle
A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between
Writing
Crafts
Reference
The Elements of Content Strategy
Design
Business
Website Design
Freeing the Natural Voice
Theatre
Art
Music
The Sense of Style
The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century
Writing
Language
Linguistics
The Comedy Bible
From Stand-up to Sitcom — The Comedy Writer's Ultimate "How To" Guide
Comedy
Writing
Humor
Everybody Writes
Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content
Writing
Business
Self Help
The Positive Trait Thesaurus
A Writer's Guide to Character Attributes
Writing
Reference
Research
Structuring Your Novel
Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story
Writing
Reference
Crafts
The Writer's Guide to Character Traits
Includes Profiles of Human Behaviors and Personality Types
Writing
Reference
Research
The Art of Character
Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV
Writing
Reference
Crafts
Creativity for Life
Practical Advice on the Artist's Personality, and Career from America's Foremost Creativity Coach
Writing
Art
Self Help
How to Write Short
Word Craft for Fast Times
Writing
Reference
Business
Nicely Said
Writing for the Web with Style and Purpose
Writing
Design
Business
90 Days to Your Novel
A Day-by-Day Plan for Outlining & Writing Your Book
Writing
Reference
Education
45 Master Characters
Mythic Models for Creating Original Characters
Writing
Reference
Mythology
50 Successful Harvard Application Essays
What Worked for Them Can Help You Get into the College of Your Choice
Self Help
Essays
School
About Writing
Seven Essays, Four Letters, & Five Interviews
Writing
Essays
Crafts
The Comic Toolbox
How to Be Funny Even If You're Not
Writing
Comedy
Humor
Crafting Novels & Short Stories
The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction
Writing
Reference
How To
Super Structure
The Key to Unleashing the Power of Story
Writing
Crafts
Reference
The Art of Slow Writing
Reflections on Time, Craft, and Creativity
Writing
Crafts
Self Help
Video Game Storytelling
What Every Developer Needs to Know about Narrative Techniques
Game Design
Games
Video Games
Writing Tools
50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer
Writing
Reference
Language
The Writing Life
Writing
Memoir
Essays
Writing the Paranormal Novel
Techniques and Exercises for Weaving Supernatural Elements Into Your Story.
Writing
Reference
Paranormal
This Year You Write Your Novel
Writing
Reference
Self Help
Writing Down the Bones
Freeing the Writer Within
Writing
Reference
Self Help
The Naive and the Sentimental Novelist
Writing
Essays
Turkish Literature
Techniques of the Selling Writer
Writing
Reference
Crafts
The Art of Intimacy
The Space Between
Writing
Essays
Crafts
Writing to Learn
How to Write — And Think--Clearly about Any Subject at All
Writing
Education
Self Help
The Art of Work
Self Help
Business
Personal Development
Louder than Words
Harness the Power of Your Authentic Voice
Business
Writing
Self Help
TED Talks Storytelling
23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks
Business
Self Help
Writing
On Writing
Writing
Classics
Literature
Save the Cat
The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
Writing
Film
Reference
My Life in Advertising and Scientific Advertising
Business
Biography
Psychology
Word Painting
A Guide to Writing More Descriptively
Writing
Reference
Poetry
Turning Pro
Self Help
Writing
Business
You Talkin' To Me?
Rhetoric from Aristotle to Obama
Writing
Philosophy
Language
Writing Without Bullshit
Writing
Business
Communication