In A Writer's Obsession, I listed the 28 books I have on my shelf on the craft of writing. In My Audiobooks, I told you how many I have on my iPhone. Today I have to 'fess up to the many books on the craft of writing I have purchased from Amazon for my Kindle. Don't pat me on the back yet, I think I've only read six.
Save the Cat – Blake Snyder
Adventures in Fantasy – John Gust
How to Write a Great Query Letter – Noah Lukeman
100 Ways to Market Your Book for Free – Carol Denbow
A Book Inside, How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Story – Carol Denbow
Story Engineering – Larry Brooks
Children’s Writer’s Word Book - Alijandra Mogilner
Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks – John Curran
Painless Writing – Jeffrey Strausser
The Book on Writing – Paula LaRocque
Seize the Story – Victoria Hanley
Creating Characters and Plots – Roger Burt
Hooked – Les Edgerton
Manuscript Makeover – Elizabeth Lyon
How to Write Killer Fiction – Carolyn Wheat
Youdunit Whodunit! – Nicola Furlong
Write a Novel in 30 Days – Sara McGrath
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Writing for Young Adults – Deborah Perlberg
Wild Ink, How to Write Fiction for Young Adults – Victoria Hanley
Write Now! – Francine Saint Marie
My pick from the one's I've read so far would be Hooked and Manuscript Makeover. I definitely need to read more writing books and buy less.
Any handy tips for how to hook readers in 'Hooked'? (I'm assuming that's what it's about).
ReplyDeleteHooked is a really practical guide narrated with humour. It not only tells you exactly how to nail that first chapter, but talks about creating a story worthy conflict for your protagonist. The author also has a blog where you will get loads of novel writing lessons.
ReplyDeleteI did a few blog posts about it in the past, you could check out:
http://clancytales.blogspot.com/2010/05/debriefing-and-hooks.html
:-)
Hooked it very useful. I have several, and have read a few. Skimmed the others, and am still trying to understand the first page of a couple. ;0
ReplyDeleteI think the Agatha Christie one sounds cool!
ReplyDeleteI haven't bought any yet, you guys keep me well informed. BTW I love the new look here :)
ReplyDeleteJules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
Tee hee! I am still struggling through a few that I bought to help me!
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ReplyDeleteGlynis - I have to admit a few were too technical for me, and some too touchy-feely. I just like clear instruction (takes that for my thick head to get it).
ReplyDeleteClarissa - The Agatha Christie one is interesting, but I can't say it was very helpful. Also, not great on the Kindle, the copies of letters do not show up well, better as a paperback or on iPad (because you can resize the pages)
Jules - I think I'm the same, reading many more blogs than books - still, I just can't stop purchasing...
Alleged - Yes, I'm starting to think the secret is in reading the books :-)
I went to look at the AC book and you're right it's difficult to read on the kindle but I might take a crack at it on Kindle for PC. Thanks for all the recommendations! I want to read the AC book just for history's sake.
ReplyDeleteIf you ever do read Youdunit Whodunit! I hope you will let us know how it is.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've seen Agatha Christie's Secret Notebooks! I really want to read that one!