Best book on writing

StephenKingman · Post by **StephenKingman** » 19 Jan 2011, 11:05

Carla Hurst wrote:I agree...Stephen King's "On Writing" is an entertaining non-fiction look at all aspects of the craft. Good practical advice from someone who has certainly done well with his writing.

Never heard of him...is he any good

Carla Hurst · Post by **Carla Hurst** » 19 Jan 2011, 19:25

LOL...some hack up in Maine. Just don't run over him. Really bad Karma.

Headintheclouds · Post by **Headintheclouds** » 19 Jan 2011, 19:29

My personal favourite is Zen in the art of Writing by Ray Bradbury. I personally found it very motivational, and it helped me to become excited about my writing again. However, the book does not cover many of the technical aspects of writing.

For that my favourite would be Your First Novel by Ann Rittenburg and Laura Whitcomb. The first part of the book looks at all thr various elements you must consider when writing, while the second part - which is written by a writing agent - talks about how to get your novel published. You may want to try any of the Idiot's Guide books about writing.

I also liked How not to Write a Novel by Howard Mittelmark and Sandra Newman. It took a different approach than many writing books by pointing out the various mistakes an author can make when writing a novel. It teaches you to avoid these things and therefore make your story better.[/i]

Zekes · Post by **Zekes** » 01 Feb 2011, 02:34

I don't read books that about writing because I believe that you can write whatever you want to. I know there should be guidelines and rules to follow but for me I write whatever I like to express my thoughts and ideas.

Maud Fitch · Post by **Maud Fitch** » 07 Mar 2011, 03:27

We can benefit from insider advice and it's a good way to keep your finger on the pulse.

An excellent paperback is “How I Write" by top selling author Janet Evanovich. She’s written many novels including the 17-book series Stephanie Plum. This one is filled with her tips and useful information. Perhaps the genre is not your style but her advice is constructive and supportive.

Stephen King fans need not apply!