Get Ready for NaNoWriMo with these Books!

A Writer's Workbook : Plan and Plot your Upcoming Masterpiece

by Baty, Chris

Book - 2011

From the creators of NaNoWriMo comes a guidebook for plotting and planning that novel idea that's been stuck in your head but just hasn't quite made it on the page yet. Perfect to get you prepped for National Novel Writing Month! From the creators of NaNoWriMo comes a guidebook for plotting and planning that novel idea that's been stuck in your head but just hasn't quite made it on the page yet. Perfect to get you prepped for National Novel Writing Month! Show less

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So, You Want to Be A Writer?

How to Write, Get Published, and Maybe Even Make It Big!

by Hambleton, Vicki

Book - 2012

A guide for writing and publishing geared toward youth and teen writers. A guide for writing and publishing geared toward youth and teen writers. Show less

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Your Story Matters

Find your Voice, Sharpen your Skills, Tell your Story

by Shukla, Nikesh

Book - 2022

This book from author, editor, and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the arts, Nikesh Shukla, gives you thought provoking exercises to help you find your voice. This book from author, editor, and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the arts, Nikesh Shukla, gives you thought provoking exercises to help you find your voice. Show less

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Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror

Speculative Genre Exercises From Today's Best Writers and Teachers

Book - 2014

Writing exercises for speculative fiction writers. A great way to warm up those writing muscles before November! Writing exercises for speculative fiction writers. A great way to warm up those writing muscles before November! Show less

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How to Write A Story

by Messner, Kate

Book - 2020

A picture book to help young writers explore their creativity. A picture book to help young writers explore their creativity. Show less

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Storyville!

An Illustrated Guide to Writing Fiction

by Dufresne, John

Book - 2020

Witty and engaging, this illustrated guidebook will help you bring your story to life! Witty and engaging, this illustrated guidebook will help you bring your story to life! Show less

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Murder your Darlings

And Other Gentle Writing Advice From Aristotle to Zinsser

by Clark, Roy Peter

Book - 2020

A compilation of writing advice from published authors. A compilation of writing advice from published authors. Show less

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How to Write A Mystery

A Handbook From Mystery Writers of America

Book - 2021

A guidebook and advice from the top mystery authors including Lee Child, Louise Penny, Catriona McPherson, and many more! A guidebook and advice from the top mystery authors including Lee Child, Louise Penny, Catriona McPherson, and many more! Show less

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Consider This

Moments in My Writing Life After Which Everything Was Different

by Palahniuk, Chuck

Book - 2020

Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club, shares advice and stories from his writing career. Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club, shares advice and stories from his writing career. Show less

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The Magic Words

Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults

by Klein, Cheryl B.

Book - 2016

Writing Middle Grade or Young Adult fiction? This book is for you! Writing Middle Grade or Young Adult fiction? This book is for you! Show less

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Refuse to Be Done

How to Write and Rewrite A Novel in Three Drafts

by Bell, Matt

Book - 2022

Author and teacher of creative writing Matt Bell breaks down drafting and rewriting, providing motivating tips and tricks to help you get your story on paper. Author and teacher of creative writing Matt Bell breaks down drafting and rewriting, providing motivating tips and tricks to help you get your story on paper. Show less

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Writing That Gets Noticed

Find your Voice, Become A Better Storyteller, Get Published

by Erasmus, Estelle

Book - 2023

If you're a non-fiction writer you'll want to check out this book that gives advice from the drafting stage to agents to getting published. If you're a non-fiction writer you'll want to check out this book that gives advice from the drafting stage to agents to getting published. Show less

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The Science of Storytelling

Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better

by Storr, Will

Book - 2020

Using psychology and neuroscience, Will Storr examines the science behind storytelling and how you can craft a story that will hook your audience. Using psychology and neuroscience, Will Storr examines the science behind storytelling and how you can craft a story that will hook your audience. Show less

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