Books for Writers

You do actually have to write if you want to be a writer, but, ultimately, literary success is about more than putting…

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…

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

From the celebrated Ursala K. Le Guin, this completely revised edition of her classic book has been updated to address…

Anyone familiar with Charles Bukowski's work will understand that his writing guide is anything but simple. This book is…

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

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

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

Whether you're writing your memoir for self-exploration, to leave a legacy, or for publication, Your Life Is A Book…

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

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

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

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…

Master the art of storytelling through intentional practice. This workbook is a great tool, walking you through…

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…

"Say what you have to say. Say it simply and directly. To improve your style, begin by reducing your writing to its…

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

Stories shape who we are. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions and mold our beliefs. Storytelling is an…

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

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

Ever have trouble finding the right word to express yourself? We all have. It's annoying. Writing well is in fact an…