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On Writing 819 reviews
Stephen King
Pocket, 2002
Don't wait for the muse...show up every day
+ really good stuff
+ Impassioned instruction from the King of horror
+ On Writing by Stephen King
+ Great Resource
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The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry27 reviews
Kim Addonizio, Dorianne Laux
W. W. Norton & Company, 1997
One of My Favorite Book Partners!
+ Excellent Text Book
+ Thank You!
+ Inspiring companion
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Take Joy: A Writer's Guide to Loving the Craft4 reviews
Jane Yolen
Writers Digest Books, 2006
Chocolate for the Writer's Soul
+ Gift Item
+ A Practical and Helpful Guide
+ Revered Children's Author Inspires Writers Across the Ages
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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life305 reviews
Anne Lamott
Anchor, 1995
Attention Writers: Keep This Book on Your Shelf
+ Touching and funny
+ Beyond the book - "Real" Life Tips
+ Teacher resource
+ fantastic
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The Writer’s Idea Book 21 reviews
Jack Heffron
Writers Digest Books, 2002
straight to the point
+ For every writer, despite experience!
+ a great idea book for fiction writers
+ Retell a fairy tale, write an eulogy...even review a book
+ Prompts, prompts, and more prompts!
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2007 Writer's Market33 reviews
Writers Digest Books, 2006
Wonderful But Must be bought every year to keep up to date!!!!
+ Worth the price
+ Must Have
+ You Need It
+ worth getting
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The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life 73 reviews
Julia Cameron
Tarcher, 1998
Indulge yourself
+ On my yearly reading list
+ Very pragmatic, common sense tips
+ The Need to Write
+ Offers some great kick-in-the-pants tips
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Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul: Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit of Writers32 reviews
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, ...
Health Communications, 2000
A Enjoyable Dose of Encourgaement and Inspiration
+ Lighten Your Heart
+ This book helped me write my book.
+ SURPRSINGLY GOOD
+ Alphabet Soup
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The Sound on the Page: Style and Voice in Writing9 reviews
Ben Yagoda
Collins, 2004
Best book I have read about writing !
+ For a Special Audience
+ One of the Best
As a writer and teacher of writing for over thirty years, I have read hundreds (thousands?) of books, articles, and conference presentations on style and how to teach it. This small book, with its own engaging style, combines advice, experiences, and examples from writers we all recognize. ...
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2007 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market (Novel and Short Story Writer's Market)20 reviews
Writers Digest Books, 2006
2007 Novel & Short Story Writers' Market
+ Very Helpful
+ Good reference for fiction writers
+ More Helpful Information
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Pocket Muse: Ideas and Inspirations for Writing23 reviews
Monica Wood
Writers Digest Books, 2002
Great For Any Writer
+ A good time
+ A(muse)ingly inspiring!
+ "Writers Block Be-Gone!"
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Poemcrazy: Freeing Your Life with Words47 reviews
Susan G. Wooldridge
Three Rivers Press, 1997
Love this - not just for poets only!
+ Crazy about Poemcrazy
+ One of my favorites!
+ Discover the poet within
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Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft44 reviews
Janet Burroway, Elizabeth Stuckey-French
Longman, 2006
Excellent Resource
+ writing fiction
+ The Best Writing Craft Book I Own!!!!!!!!
+ I haven't come across a better guide to writing short fiction
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Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life53 reviews
Natalie Goldberg
Bantam, 1990
This book helped me enjoy my travelling years
+ Whether you are a writer or not...this book is awesome!
+ Great Writer's Reference
+ An Honest View of One Writer's Life
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The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers50 reviews
John Gardner
Vintage, 1991
A Brilliant Teacher
+ "The writer who can't distinguish truth from a peanut butter sandwich can never write good fiction."
+ Target Audience: Literary Writers, But Genre Can Gain Too
+ Vividness, Psychic Distance, and Word Rhythms
+ Happy Customer
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Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew15 reviews
Ursula K. Le Guin
The Eighth Mountain Press, 1998
A Refreshing Text on Creative Writing
+ It will make you a better writer
+ Solid Advice and Set of Exercises
+ Good practical advice
+ learn and have fun
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Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life27 reviews
Terry Brooks
Del Rey, 2004
Writers Take Hope!
+ Great insights
+ Easy to read, insightful
+ Wonderful Book!
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The Sound on the Page: Style and Voice in Writing9 reviews
Ben Yagoda
Collins, 2004
Best book I have read about writing !
+ For a Special Audience
+ One of the Best
As a writer and teacher of writing for over thirty years, I have read hundreds (thousands?) of books, articles, and conference presentations on style and how to teach it. This small book, with its own engaging style, combines advice, experiences, and examples from writers we all recognize. ...
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Poemcrazy: Freeing Your Life with Words47 reviews
Susan G. Wooldridge
Three Rivers Press, 1997
Love this - not just for poets only!
+ Crazy about Poemcrazy
+ One of my favorites!
+ Discover the poet within
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Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul: Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit of Writers32 reviews
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, ...
Health Communications, 2000
A Enjoyable Dose of Encourgaement and Inspiration
+ Lighten Your Heart
+ This book helped me write my book.
+ SURPRSINGLY GOOD
+ Alphabet Soup
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