Recommended Reading for Writers

Revision & Self-Editing

Revision & Self-Editing

Techniques for transforming your first draft into a finished novel.

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Plot & Structure

Plot & Structure

Techniques and exercises for crafting a plot that grips readers from start to finish

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Conflict & Suspense

Conflict & Suspense

Ramp up the tension and keep your readers hooked

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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy

How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy

Don't be thrown off by the title.
Learn how to write tales that pull readers into extraordinary worlds, fascinating characters and fantastic conflicts.

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Character & Viewpoint

Character & Viewpoint

Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made.
This book is a set of literary tools to pry your character out of the place they live in your memory, your imagination, and your soul.

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Write Away

Write Away

One novelist's approach to fiction and the writing life.
"Both aspiring writers and fans of George's novels should enjoy the author's insights into the creative process." ~ Publishers Weekly

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Plot versus Character

Plot versus Character

Plot and character, together at last! A balanced approach to writing great fiction.

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The First 50 Pages

The First 50 Pages

Engage agents, editors, and readers, and set up your novel for success

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Fiction Writing for Dummies

Fiction Writing for Dummies

Tricks of the trade for writing compelling and concise fiction

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