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Books For Authors

I know it feels redundant, but here are books about writing books. Mine need to be short and practical because I don't have time to waste.

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Perfect for the pantser that wants to speed up their writing process. It's short, actionable advice and doesn't blather on. Loved it!

Take Off Your Pants!: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing

Libbie Hawker

Perfect for the pantser that wants to speed up their writing process. It's short, actionable advice and doesn't blather on. Loved it!

I love flexibility but I don't know what I don't know. This gave me an excellent understanding of story structure with lots of details and examples. I especially like that it talks about how to split up the beats across a series. Yes, she's super detailed with 15 story beats but she also teaches you how to do a high level one with only 5 of the beats. Flexibility and details. Learn it all and pick your journey.

Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel

Jessica Brody

I love flexibility but I don't know what I don't know. This gave me an excellent understanding of story structure with lots of details and examples. I especially like that it talks about how to split up the beats across a series. Yes, she's super detailed with 15 story beats but she also teaches you how to do a high level one with only 5 of the beats. Flexibility and details. Learn it all and pick your journey.

This broke a lot of myths of what I thought a writer should be.

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

Stephen King

This broke a lot of myths of what I thought a writer should be.

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