Excellent books I have read on how to write

by Adrian Sroka
28th January 2014

I highly recommend the books listed below. I still have much to learn about orchestrating a novel, but they have proved to be invaluable. They are full of excellent tips and examples.

For novices, 'Aspects of The Novel' by E. M. Forster

'The Elements of Style' (Fourth Edition) by William Strunk jr. and E. B. White (Charlotte's Web)

'Learning to Write Fiction from the Masters' by Barnaby Conrad (In my opinion the best creative writing guide on the planet)

'Solutions for Novelists - The Secrets of a Master Editor' by Sol Stein. (Sol was a friend of Barnaby Conrad)

'Sol Stein on Writing' by Sol Stein.

'The Art and Craft of Novel Writing' by Oakley Hall.

'How to Read and Why' by Professor Harold Bloom.

Check the reviews on Amazon. You can get cheap second hand copies.

They are the best books I have read on how to write.

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I wasn't impressed with the Stephen King book on writing. There are much better books with excellent examples or the writers' craft.

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Adrian
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Adrian Sroka
30/01/2014

One of the best books I have read on writing is Stephen King's On Writing - A Memoir of the Craft. It's full of useful tips, and quite funny in parts.

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Jayne Docksey
30/01/2014

Please add to your shelves...

Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Stories: 167 Ways to Tell Your Life Stories by Carol LaChapelle

The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry by Kim Addonizio

Poemcrazy: Freeing you Life With Words by Susan G. Wooldrigde

...just a few. I am currently reading a series of writing books that I will need to finish before adding to the list.

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Inga
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Inga Harris
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