Books (Subjects: Writing)

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

In the early 1900s, Ethel Payne was the daughter of a Pullman Porter with an ear for good stories. She grew up to be…

Inspired by Sun Tzu's The Art of War, bestselling novelist James Scott Bell offers some great advice, actionable tactics…

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…

This book is for those of us who look and get lost in the big picture, the hazy grey skies above us. Those of us who…

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…

A compendium for anyone fascinated with the inner workings of poetry, writing, and language, Trivium goes into the…

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…

Did you know that some paragraph shapes are more successful than others? Or that the best way to start a memoir is to…

The prevailing wisdom in the writing community is that there are just two ways around this problem: pantsing (winging…

On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and its warmth of style. It is a book for anybody…

Discover, imagine, observe, explore, document, draw, share, and play with this illustrated guided journal for tweens.…

Imagine knowing what the brain craves and what keeps readers transfixed. The vast majority of writing advice focuses on…

A classic gem, incredibly helpful for anyone who's overwhelmed with things to get done. Get everything out of your…