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Books that help teach you to write better?

Post by Mrs.T »

Are there any books that help teach you to write better (especially for college essays) and creative writing!? Your input and suggestions would be much appreciated!
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The Baron
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Post by The Baron »

There's so many of them I wouldn't know where to start.. :(
Some are good and some are not, I hope someone can help you out with some good suggestions.
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Post by book_reader »

Zen in the art of writing - Ray Bradbury
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Post by Mrs.T »

Thanks!
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Post by andr70 »

Thanks a lot! I think that one should learn and practise all his or her life long, so I think this would be helpful to me as well!
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Post by Jennie32 »

Try the book Practical english grammar and 'how to speak and write english'..

Both are good
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Post by selfer »

Two of my favorites:
'On Writing' by Stephen King (not like his horror books at all)
'Bird by Bird' by Anne Lamott
Check 'em out! :)
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Post by bkreech »

i didn't know Stephen King had that kind of book! thank you for sharing selfer :D
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