Writer's Bookshop

Over the years we've acquired a taste for books on writing and how to get published.  Some of our favorite books are out-of-print, but fortunately many are still in print.  Below is a list of recommended reading for writers who want to develop a successful career as authors.  

The Literary Agent's Guide to Getting Published by Bill Adler, Jr.

A Whack on the Side of the Head : How You Can Be More Creative by Roger Von Oech

The 29 Most Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them by Judy Delton

The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
by Jack M. Bickham

Writing With Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process by Peter Elbow

Elements of Style by William Strunk, E. B. White

How to Get Happily Published: A Complete and Candid Guide by Judith Applebaum

For All the Write Reasons : Forty Successful Authors, Publishers, Agents and Writers Tell You How to Get Your Book Published by Patricia C. Gallagher

How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published by Barbara Seuling

Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents by Jeff Herman and Jamie Forbes

Conflict, Action and Suspense (Elements of Fiction Writing) by William Noble

Craft of Writing by William Sloane

Creating Unforgettable Characters by Linda Seger

Dare to Be a Great Writer: 329 Keys to Powerful Fiction by Leonard Bishop

How to Write a Mystery by Larry Beinhart

How to Write a Romance and Get It Published by Kathryn Falk

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