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Best Writing Tools–My “How To Write” Bookshelf

June 15, 2011 by Kathy Steffen 7 Comments

I love books, writing books included. I have them all. Well, maybe not all, but I do have quite a few, and my collection constantly grows. I read them, highlight passages, make notes, and then if they are truly excellent I keep them on my “How to Write” bookshelf. These are the books I reach … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: creative writing, how to write, novel writing, on writing, write a book, write a novel, writing, writing reference, writing technique, writing tips

Book Review: Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook by Donald Maass

May 13, 2011 by Kathy Steffen Leave a Comment

I can never find my copy of Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook. It’s always somewhere else other than on my bookshelf, because this is indeed a working writer’s workbook that is constantly in use.

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: book review, creative writing, Donald Maass, novel writing, write a book, write a novel, Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook

Book Review: The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler

April 13, 2011 by Kathy Steffen 4 Comments
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Originally a book for screenwriting, the popularity of The Writer’s Journey has spread into all walks of fiction. There is much a novelist, short-story writer, songwriter, or any writer dealing with story elements can learn from Vogler’s analysis of story structure.

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: book review, Christopher Vogler, creative writing, novel writing, The Hero's Journey, The Writer's Journey, write a book, write a novel

Book Review: The Art of War for Writers by James Scott Bell

March 11, 2011 by Kathy Steffen 1 Comment
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James Scott Bell’s Art of War for Fiction Writers gets a 5 star rating for not only a great book on writing, but for a manual you’ll pick up repeatedly and learn something new every time.

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: creative writing, James Scott Bell, novel writing, write a book, write a novel, writing, writing tools

Cover Design: Dress your Book for Success by Author Julie Ortolon

February 14, 2011 by Guest Post 6 Comments

I can’t stress enough the importance of a professional looking book cover. It’s like a restaurant. You go for the meal, and ultimately judge the restaurant on the quality of the cooking, but you make your decision on whether or not to try that restaurant long before you taste the food. That’s what your cover … [Read more…]

Posted in: Indie Publishing, Marketing Tagged: book cover, book cover design, book publishing, designing a book cover, effective book cover, fiction writing, novel writing, write a book, write a novel, writing reference, writing strategies, writing tactics

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The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers
by Christopher Vogler

The Writer’s Journey explores the relationship between mythology and storytelling in a clear, concise style.

Want help plotting great stories that grab readers?

The Writer’s Journey is on our MUST read list.

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Techniques of the Selling Writer 
by Dwight V. Swain

Techniques of the Selling Writer by Dwight Swain

Classic book on how to write books that readers will want to read!

This is one of the foundation books that all novelists should have on their bookshelf.

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