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• The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing

  Everything You Need to Know to Create & Sell Your Work

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  From creating ideas to writing your draft to connecting with readers, this guide will help you in every step of writing your novel.

• Consider This

  Moments in My Writing Life After Which Everything Was Different

  Palahniuk, Chuck

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  Best-selling author Chuck Palahniuk shares tips on writing and the writing life in this illuminating memoir.

• Dreyer's English

  An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

  Dreyer, Benjamin

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  Longtime editor Benjamin Dreyer shares his experience and advice on how to write good prose.

• Elements of Fiction

  Mosley, Walter

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  Similar to a master class on the writer's craft, experienced author Walter Mosley guides writers through the process of creating fiction.

• Mastering the Process

  From Idea to Novel

  George, Elizabeth, 1949-

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  The well-known mystery novelist takes the reader through a step-by-step process on writing a novel.

• Murder Your Darlings

  and Other Gentle Writing Advice From Aristotle to Zinsser

  Clark, Roy Peter

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  A collection of more than 100 writing tips from some of the best writing books of all time.

• The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being a Writer

  Everything You Need to Know About Craft, Inspiration, Agents, Editors, Publishing and the Business of Building a Sustainable Writing Career

  Larimer, Kevin

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  Comprehensive writing advice from the pages of the award-winning magazine Poets & Writers.

• Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

  the Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

  Brody, Jessica

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  This favorite book of many writers contains the 15 essential plot points needed for a successful novel.

• Wild Words

  Rituals, Routines, and Rhythms for Braving the Writer's Path

  Gulotta, Nicole

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  A guide to establishing the rhythms and routines needed for a successful creative life as a writer.

• Writing Fiction

  a Guide to Narrative Craft

  Burroway, Janet

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  This well-established guide includes many important topics, including "showing not telling,” characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, plot, imagery, and point of view. Writing prompts and recommended readings are also included.

• Writing Great Fiction. Episode 1, Starting the Writing Process

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  The first of a 24-episode series from The Great Courses. Each one covers a different aspect of the writing process. Available to CRRL customers via Kanopy streaming video.

• Writing to Persuade

  How to Bring People Over to Your Side

  Hall, Trish

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  Editor Trish Hall shares advice on how to connect with your readers, no matter the type of writing you create.