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Dynamic Characters 18 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
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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...
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On Writing Science Fiction: The Editors Strike Back 3 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 ...
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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
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The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes 34 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
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How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques For Dramatic Storytelling 33 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
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On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft 807 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
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting 174 reviews Robert Mckee
HarperEntertainment, 1997
Essential reading for any writer
+ Invaluable Resource + Let me tell you a Story + Bible for screenwriting
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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...
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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!
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Worlds of Wonder: How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy 16 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
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How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy 55 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, ...
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The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes 34 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
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How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy 55 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, ...
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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
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How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques For Dramatic Storytelling 33 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
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On Writing Science Fiction: The Editors Strike Back 3 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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting 174 reviews Robert Mckee
HarperEntertainment, 1997
Essential reading for any writer
+ Invaluable Resource + Let me tell you a Story + Bible for screenwriting
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