'Bird by Bird' by Anne Lamott ~ excellent book about how it feels to be a writer, about hard lessons she has learned, all peppered with understanding and humour. Made me laugh every few pages.
'Old Friend from Far Away' by Natalie Goldberg ~ excellent help with memoir writing.
'Immediate Fiction' by Jerry Cleaver ~ great help with the core ingredients of a novel: want / obstacle / action / emotion in the reader.
'Weekend Novelist Writes a Mystery' by RJ Ray & J Remick ~ An excellent step-by-step guide to constructing a crime or mystery novel.
'Escaping into the Open' by Elizabeth Berg ~ a gentle guide to help you get started. Ideal for someone new to writing.
'Lights! Camera! Fiction!' by Alfie Thompson ~ excellent on all story aspects and an easy read. Treat yourself -learn and enjoy!
'Hooked' by Les Edgerton ~ a great 2nd level book to help improve a first draft
'Plot & Structure' by James Scott Bell ~ best primer on how to write a novel. Packed with encouragment and helpful techniques.
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