Dynamic Characters18 reviews
Nancy Kress

Writers Digest Books, 2004

Helps You Build a Character From the Ground Up

+ Do You Want to Write a book--read this
+ Other Books
+ Another great book from this author
+ Entertaining and Helpful
  
  











  



  
How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling (How to Write a ...88 reviews
James N. Frey

St. Martin's Press, 1987

It's like taking a writing course

+ Good companion
+ Fresh Air
+ GET THIS BOOK!
+ A dramatic introduction to dramatic form...
  
  











  



  
On Writing Science Fiction: The Editors Strike Back3 reviews
George H. Scithers, Isaac Asimov, ...

Wildside Press, 1981

The Insider's View of Publishing

+ A great book for ALL fiction writers
+ Key to the understanding of literature

After chatting informally with George Scithers a few times in the rec.arts.sf.written newsgroup, I decided to get the book and read the answers to all the questions that I didn't dare blurt out in the newsgroup, primarily "how do you get published! " This book did a wonderful job of showing me ...
  
  











  



  
Elements of Writing Fiction - Characters & Viewpoint (Elements of Fiction Writing)70 reviews
Orson Scott Card

Writers Digest Books, 1999

Awesome

+ My review
+ One of the best in the series of Elements of Fiction Writing
+ FICTIONAL CHARACTERS
+ Good Tips
  
  











  



  
The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes34 reviews
Jack Bickham

Writers Digest Books, 1997

A. D. Tarbox, Freelance Reviewer for the Midwest Book Review

+ Sensible advice, but don't be afraid of making these 'mistakes'
+ Must Have Book for All Fiction Writers
+ Very helpful What-Not-To-Do guide for beginners
  
  











  



  
How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques For Dramatic Storytelling33 reviews
James N. Frey

St. Martin's Press, 1994

Like a writing class

+ Worth Many Times the Price
+ as good as taking a writing class
+ Review
+ Hot Damn
  
  











  



  
On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft807 reviews

Simon & Schuster Audio, 2000

This is how it's done!

+ Cool
+ 1/2 Memoir, 1/2 how to...
+ A Writer's Story; A Writer's Craft
  
  











  



  
Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting174 reviews
Robert Mckee

HarperEntertainment, 1997

Essential reading for any writer

+ Invaluable Resource
+ Let me tell you a Story
+ Bible for screenwriting
  
  











  



  
Elements of Writing Fiction - Beginnings, Middles & Ends (Elements of Fiction Writing)36 reviews
Nancy Kress

Writers Digest Books, 1999

Marvelous Short-Cut to Learning to Write Fiction

+ Brilliant, pages 84 to 87 alone justify the price of the book
+ Big help
+ Great Basic Guide
+ Extraordinary...
  
  











  



  
Elements of Style, The (4th Edition)377 reviews
William Strunk, E. B. White

Longman, 1999

A Must For the College Bound

+ Elements of Style, a text for a lifetime
+ fast, helpful
+ Great Handbook
+ Simply the Best!
  
  











  



  
Worlds of Wonder: How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy16 reviews
David Gerrold

Writer's Digest Books, 2001

Applies to All Writers

+ Amazing!
+ The Best for Up-and-Comers
+ An unconventional, noteworthy reference.
+ Awesome overview on SF&F as well as writing
  
  











  



  
How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy55 reviews
Orson Scott Card

Writers Digest Books, 2001

Short, sweet, to the point

+ Extremely Good
+ Good coverage of the Subject

This is an awesome little book that delves into the basics of writing speculative fiction from world building to publishing to dealing with family members who don't understand your need to write. I read one Amazon reviewer who didn't care for this book because everything in it is intuitive. Yes, ...
  
  











  



  
The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes34 reviews
Jack Bickham

Writers Digest Books, 1997

A. D. Tarbox, Freelance Reviewer for the Midwest Book Review

+ Sensible advice, but don't be afraid of making these 'mistakes'
+ Must Have Book for All Fiction Writers
+ Very helpful What-Not-To-Do guide for beginners
  
  











  



  
How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy55 reviews
Orson Scott Card

Writers Digest Books, 2001

Short, sweet, to the point

+ Extremely Good
+ Good coverage of the Subject

This is an awesome little book that delves into the basics of writing speculative fiction from world building to publishing to dealing with family members who don't understand your need to write. I read one Amazon reviewer who didn't care for this book because everything in it is intuitive. Yes, ...
  
  











  



  
Elements of Writing Fiction - Characters & Viewpoint (Elements of Fiction Writing)70 reviews
Orson Scott Card

Writers Digest Books, 1999

Awesome

+ My review
+ One of the best in the series of Elements of Fiction Writing
+ FICTIONAL CHARACTERS
+ Good Tips
  
  











  



  
How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques For Dramatic Storytelling33 reviews
James N. Frey

St. Martin's Press, 1994

Like a writing class

+ Worth Many Times the Price
+ as good as taking a writing class
+ Review
+ Hot Damn
  
  











  



  
On Writing Science Fiction: The Editors Strike Back3 reviews
George H. Scithers, Isaac Asimov, ...

Wildside Press, 1981

The Insider's View of Publishing

+ A great book for ALL fiction writers
+ Key to the understanding of literature

After chatting informally with George Scithers a few times in the rec.arts.sf.written newsgroup, I decided to get the book and read the answers to all the questions that I didn't dare blurt out in the newsgroup, primarily "how do you get published! " This book did a wonderful job of showing me ...
  
  











  



  
Elements of Writing Fiction - Beginnings, Middles & Ends (Elements of Fiction Writing)36 reviews
Nancy Kress

Writers Digest Books, 1999

Marvelous Short-Cut to Learning to Write Fiction

+ Brilliant, pages 84 to 87 alone justify the price of the book
+ Big help
+ Great Basic Guide
+ Extraordinary...
  
  











  



  
How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling (How to Write a ...88 reviews
James N. Frey

St. Martin's Press, 1987

It's like taking a writing course

+ Good companion
+ Fresh Air
+ GET THIS BOOK!
+ A dramatic introduction to dramatic form...
  
  











  



  
Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting174 reviews
Robert Mckee

HarperEntertainment, 1997

Essential reading for any writer

+ Invaluable Resource
+ Let me tell you a Story
+ Bible for screenwriting