Books (Subjects: Writing)

Want to write impactful nonfiction? You could do worse than look to Mary Pipher as a guide. Her books, most…

Rebecca Solnit's keen eye and lyrical writing, applied to political and cultural critique, never miss their mark. Her…

"You need at least two skills to be a fiction writer. You need to be able to write and you need to be able to tell a…

Pity the Reader: On Writing With Style combines Kurt Vonnegut's legendary expertise with former student Suzanne…

Build your daily writing practice with the guidance of this workbook. Each section is a deep dive into a different part…

Do you have a truth you need people to get behind? Writing to Persuade shows you how to craft your argument, and relay…

This title doesn't lie! Seriously, this book gives you templates and tips for how to write ANYTHING. Just a few…

Being in business involves a ton of writing, even if you don't think of yourself as a writer. Just think about all the…

A practical, no-frills guide to what you absolutely need to know if you're writing journalism, researching an article or…

Learn the rules of written language so you can break them—or otherwise make them work for your purposes. This book is…

No one writes a perfect first draft. Award-winning novelist, critic & teacher Sandra Scofield helps you reread your work…

Are you a mystery, suspense, or crime writer who’s interested in taking your story ideas or rough-draft manuscript to…

Murakami's memoir is as good as his novels, maybe even better. Running and writing are his joint passions, and it's a…

Beloved science fiction author Ray Bradbury, whose classic novel Fahrenheit 451 was preceded by hundreds of…

A common myth is that writing is a solitary act, a belief that couldn't be further from the truth. Most writers…

A nifty book of writing prompts, mini lessons, and tips that will help any writer, regardless of skill level, to get…

One of the hardest parts of writing is finding that perfect way to describe something as simple as a character walking,…

So, you've got the skills and the creativity. Now what? This book covers everything you need to know about how to turn…

The 55 exhortations in this volume are "tools, not rules," the author reminds us, urging us to explore and practice…

Writing is a form of creative expression with tremendous power to heal our personal and societal traumas. Francesca Lia…

This story is about stories themselves. A sweet picture book with simple text and colorful illustrations accessible to a…

A tough and not so glamorous look into the book publishing industry, showing us how to have more sustainable…

Memoirist and National Book Award Finalist, Beth Kephart, shares her wisdom and advice on the art of memoir writing. She…

Conveying your new genius idea to others can be tricky. This book walks you through the different techniques and steps…

So you want to be a writer. Not just write a book, but actually devote your life to the craft. Maybe you've promised…

While there's no actual alchemy that you'd expect from Full Metal Alchemist, you will get all the goods needed to tell a…

Whether your writing a memoir, a thriller, or a screenplay, Jane K. Cleland shows you how you to craft the next best…

If you're looking for a reference book or a step-by-step instruction on how to make a comic, you can't go wrong with…

This book is amazing. It's the best book I've ever read on getting your nonfiction book published, hands-down. I know it…