How to Write a Dirty Story: Reading, Writing, and Publishing Erotica14 reviews
Susie Bright

Fireside, 2002

I actually got what I was looking for

+ How to Write ANY Story!
+ Wonderful & Inspirational
+ More a generic book on writing that the title would suggest
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
On Writing819 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
  
  











  



  
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 Science Fiction & Fantasy54 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, ...
  
  











  



  
Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School25 reviews
Gotham Writers' Workshop

Bloomsbury USA, 2003

Excellent Guide

+ Best!
+ My most often consulted writer's guide
+ Advice that summarize the art of writing fiction
  
  











  



  
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity [10th Anniversary Edition]281 reviews
Julia Cameron

Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 2002

Good, and the sequels are even better.

+ A must read for anyone interested in being more creative, just being creative or living life to the fullest
+ The Artist's Way
+ This book is the best friend you can ever have
+ brilliant! a great guide book
  
  











  



  
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within166 reviews
Nathalie Goldberg

Shambhala Publications, 1986

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

+ This is a wonderfully helpful book! I've recently read a wonderful example of fascinating memoir writing:
+ Easy reading & helpful instructions

Natalie Goldberg published this book in 1985 to critical acclaim. Her teaching revolutionized how writing is taught in the US. "Writing without stopping," one of the basic tenants of her book, is breakthrough, opening, connecting to what is deepest in you. It allows you access to your own deepest ...
  
  











  



  
Writing Alone and With Others17 reviews
Pat Schneider

Oxford University Press, USA, 2003

Destined to Be a Writing Classic

+ Thank you Pat!
+ An Essential Writing Guide
+ Now I know I can.
+ "Eureka!" Finally a book on what REALLY is "writing"
  
  











  



  
The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life73 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
  
  











  



  
How to Write a Dirty Story: Reading, Writing, and Publishing Erotica14 reviews
Susie Bright

Fireside, 2002

I actually got what I was looking for

+ How to Write ANY Story!
+ Wonderful & Inspirational
+ More a generic book on writing that the title would suggest
  
  











  



  
Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School25 reviews
Gotham Writers' Workshop

Bloomsbury USA, 2003

Excellent Guide

+ Best!
+ My most often consulted writer's guide
+ Advice that summarize the art of writing fiction
  
  











  



  
Writing Alone and With Others17 reviews
Pat Schneider

Oxford University Press, USA, 2003

Destined to Be a Writing Classic

+ Thank you Pat!
+ An Essential Writing Guide
+ Now I know I can.
+ "Eureka!" Finally a book on what REALLY is "writing"
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
On Writing819 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
  
  











  



  
The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life73 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
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within166 reviews
Nathalie Goldberg

Shambhala Publications, 1986

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

+ This is a wonderfully helpful book! I've recently read a wonderful example of fascinating memoir writing:
+ Easy reading & helpful instructions

Natalie Goldberg published this book in 1985 to critical acclaim. Her teaching revolutionized how writing is taught in the US. "Writing without stopping," one of the basic tenants of her book, is breakthrough, opening, connecting to what is deepest in you. It allows you access to your own deepest ...
  
  











  



  
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity [10th Anniversary Edition]281 reviews
Julia Cameron

Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 2002

Good, and the sequels are even better.

+ A must read for anyone interested in being more creative, just being creative or living life to the fullest
+ The Artist's Way
+ This book is the best friend you can ever have
+ brilliant! a great guide book
  
  











  



  
How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy54 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, ...