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Manual of Style
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The Writing Life
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What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers
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Anne Bernays

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Zen in the Art of Writing
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Ray Bradbury

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Julia Cameron

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Portable Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing
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The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in Regency and Victorian England from 1811-1901
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A Short History of Writing Instruction: From Ancient Greece To Modern America
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How to Make a Living As a Travel Writer
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Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers (Quick Guides)
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Writing with Style: APA Style for Social Work
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Anne Morrow Lindbergh: First Lady of the Air
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Woman in Front of the Sun: On Becoming a Writer
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remembered rapture: the writer at work
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Word.: On Being a [Woman] Writer (On Writing Herself)
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Nonconformity
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Bequest and Betrayal: Memoirs of a Parent's Death
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The Rivan Codex: Ancient Texts of the Belgariad and the Malloreon
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The Lineup
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Signposts in a Strange Land: Essays
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Walker Percy

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How to Get Ideas (BK Life)
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Jack Foster

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Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life
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The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life
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The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers
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Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, or Article (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
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Getting The Words Right
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What Do Authors Do?
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Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go
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The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published: How to Write It, Sell It, and Market It . . . Successfully
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Modus Operandi: A Writer's Guide to How Criminals Work (Howdunit)
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Three Genres: The Writing of Poetry, Fiction, and Drama
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Escaping Into the Open: The Art of Writing True
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On Writing Romance: How to Craft a Novel That Sells
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How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author
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Writing from the Inside Out: Transforming Your Psychological Blocks to Release the Writer Within
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Writing in General and the Short Story in Particular
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Writing a Romance Novel for Dummies
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The Faith of a Writer: Life, Craft, Art
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What Would Your Character Do?
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Naming the World: And Other Exercises for the Creative Writer
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Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer
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Roy Peter Clark

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Characters and Viewpoint (Elements of Fiction Writing)
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Orson Scott Card

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The Art of Fiction
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John Gardner

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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
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Joseph Gibaldi

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The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile
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Noah Lukeman

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Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew
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The Writer's Guide to Character Traits
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How Fiction Works
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On Writing
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Why I Write
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Stein on Writing: A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies
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The Forest for the Trees
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The Writer's Idea Book
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45 Master Characters: Mythic Models for Creating Original Characters
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The Ode Less Travelled: Unlocking the Poet Within
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Writing Past Dark: Envy, Fear, Distraction and Other Dilemmas in the Writer's Life
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This Year You Write Your Novel
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On Becoming a Novelist
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creative Writing (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
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Writing and Illustrating Children's Books For Publication: Two Perspectives; 10th Anniversary (Writing & Illustrating Children's Books for Publication)
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Writing with Pictures: How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books
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Making a Literary Life
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The Weekend Novelist
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A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion and Lively Muse for the Writing Life
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Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer's Craft
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Spunk & Bite: A writer's guide to punchier, more engaging language & style
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A Writer's Workbook: Daily Exercises for the Writing Life
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Creating Short Fiction: The Classic Guide to Writing Short Fiction
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The Art and Craft of Feature Writing: Based on The Wall Street Journal Guide (Plume)
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Techniques of the Selling Writer
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Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook: Hands-On Help for Making Your Novel Stand Out and Succeed
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Donald Maass

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Writing Skills

Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore
Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore
Elizabeth Lyon

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Now Write!: Fiction Writing Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers
Now Write!: Fiction Writing Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers
Sherry Ellis

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Writing for the Soul: Instruction And Advice from an Extraordinary Writing Life
Writing for the Soul: Instruction And Advice from an Extraordinary Writing Life
Jerry B. Jenkins

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How to Write a Book Proposal
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Roberts Rules of Writing: 101 Unconventional Lessons Every Writer Needs to Know
Roberts Rules of Writing: 101 Unconventional Lessons Every Writer Needs to Know
Robert Masello

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The Associated Press Guide to News Writing: The Resource for Professional Journalists
The Associated Press Guide to News Writing: The Resource for Professional Journalists
Rene J. Cappon

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Ready, Set, Novel!: A Workbook
Ready, Set, Novel!: A Workbook
Lindsey Grant

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Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Serious Nonfiction--and Get It Published
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Susan Rabiner

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Manuscript Submission
Manuscript Submission
Scott Edelstein

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Take Joy: The Writers Guide To Loving The Craft
Take Joy: The Writers Guide To Loving The Craft
Jane Yolen

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The Spooky Art: Thoughts on Writing
The Spooky Art: Thoughts on Writing
Norman Mailer

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Teach Yourself Copywriting
Teach Yourself Copywriting
J. Jonathan Gabay

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Economical Writing
Economical Writing
Deirdre Nansen McCloskey

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A Writer's Coach: An Editor's Guide to Words That Work
A Writer's Coach: An Editor's Guide to Words That Work
Jack R. Hart

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On Writing Horror: A Handbook by the Horror Writers Association
On Writing Horror: A Handbook by the Horror Writers Association

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Page After Page: Discover the confidence & passion you need to start writing & keep writing (no matter what)
Page After Page: Discover the confidence & passion you need to start writing & keep writing (no matter what)
Heather Sellers

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Words Fail Me: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know about Writing
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Patricia T. O'Conner

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Creating Characters: How to Build Story People
Creating Characters: How to Build Story People
Dwight V. Swain

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The Clockwork Muse: A Practical Guide to Writing Theses, Dissertations, and Books
The Clockwork Muse: A Practical Guide to Writing Theses, Dissertations, and Books
Eviatar Zerubavel

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Write Tight: How to Keep Your Prose Sharp, Focused and Concise
Write Tight: How to Keep Your Prose Sharp, Focused and Concise
William Brohaugh

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Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques For Dramatic Storytelling
How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques For Dramatic Storytelling
James N. Frey

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Writing on Both Sides of the Brain: Breakthrough Techniques for People Who Write
Writing on Both Sides of the Brain: Breakthrough Techniques for People Who Write
Henriette Anne Klauser

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Destination Dissertation: A Traveler's Guide to a Done Dissertation
Destination Dissertation: A Traveler's Guide to a Done Dissertation
Sonja K. Foss

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Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing: A Brief Guide to Argument
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing: A Brief Guide to Argument
Hugo Bedau

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Writing Successful Self-Help and How-To Books (Wiley Books for Writers Series)
Writing Successful Self-Help and How-To Books (Wiley Books for Writers Series)
Jean Marie Stine

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Copyright Handbook: What Every Writer Needs to Know
Copyright Handbook: What Every Writer Needs to Know
Stephen Fishman

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Research Papers for Dummies
Research Papers for Dummies
Geraldine Woods

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Snoopy's Guide to the Writing Life
Snoopy's Guide to the Writing Life
Monte Schulz

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The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines
The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines
Caro LaFever

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From Dissertation to Book (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
From Dissertation to Book (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
William P. Germano

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The Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality (Wiley Books for Writers Series)
The Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality (Wiley Books for Writers Series)
Lee Gutkind

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Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul: Stories To Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit of Writers (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul: Stories To Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit of Writers (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Mark Victor Hansen

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Technical Editing
Technical Editing
Carolyn D. Rude

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Getting Your Book Published for Dummies
Getting Your Book Published for Dummies
Sarah Parsons Zackheim

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Leaving a Trace: On Keeping a Journal
Leaving a Trace: On Keeping a Journal
Alexandra Johnson

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Writing Nonfiction: Turning Thoughts into Books (Writing Nonfiction)
Writing Nonfiction: Turning Thoughts into Books (Writing Nonfiction)
Dan Poynter

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Like Shaking Hands with God: A Conversation About Writing
Like Shaking Hands with God: A Conversation About Writing
Lee Stringer

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Complete Your Dissertation or Thesis in Two Semesters or Less
Complete Your Dissertation or Thesis in Two Semesters or Less
Evelyn Ogden Ogden

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Revising Fiction: A Handbook for Writers
Revising Fiction: A Handbook for Writers
David Madden

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Finding Your Voice: How to Put Personality in Your Writing
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Les Edgerton

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Commonalities among these books on authorship include: - They provide guidance and advice for writers to improve their writing skills. - They offer practical tips and exercises to help writers overcome common obstacles. - Many of them provide insights and personal experiences from successful authors or editors. - Some focus on specific genres, such as poetry, children's books, or romance novels. - Several of them explore the publishing industry and how to navigate it successfully. - Some cover topics beyond just writing, such as copyright law or critical thinking skills. - Many of them emphasize the importance of creativity and finding joy in the writing process.

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