I like to read and yes I also like to read about
how to write creatively. I've found inspiration and help from reading fiction itself. You can see how authors not only format their stories but how they introduce characters, convey emotion, speed their story pacing.
I mentioned in a previous post how wonderful Chris Baty's book, No Plot? No Problem!, was for inspiring me to finally attempt to write fiction through participating in Nanowrimo. I will again trip along with another story this November.
The following are my top ten books about writing that have helped me in the last few years.
Which books have helped or inspired you to write?
I mentioned in a previous post how wonderful Chris Baty's book, No Plot? No Problem!, was for inspiring me to finally attempt to write fiction through participating in Nanowrimo. I will again trip along with another story this November.
The following are my top ten books about writing that have helped me in the last few years.
Which books have helped or inspired you to write?
Elements of Fiction Writing - Beginnings, Middles & Ends
Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and
Effective Viewpoints
The Elements of Style
Naming the World: And Other Exercises for the Creative Writer
Plot & Structure: (Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That Grips Readers From Start To
Finish)
Elements of Fiction Writing - Scene & Structure
Seize the Story
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
Writing Fiction For Dummies
Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly
I love the Write Great Fiction series. Some of the best books I've read on writing advice. I'll have to check out some of the others you listed. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. You've got a great looking Blog.
ReplyDeleteWrite Great Fiction is an excellent series. I've been re-reading Plot & Structure to try and get more ideas for my plot. Thank yous to James Scott Bell as well.