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CRRL My Librarian: Wisdom for Writing

Books and resources that aid both beginning and established writers in improving their craft.

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  • The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing

    Everything You Need to Know to Create & Sell Your Work

    From creating ideas to writing your draft to connecting with readers, this guide will help you in every step of writing your novel.
    Book, 2016Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books, 2016. — 808 Co
  • Consider This

    Moments in My Writing Life After Which Everything Was Different

    Palahniuk, Chuck
    Best-selling author Chuck Palahniuk shares tips on writing and the writing life in this illuminating memoir.
    Book, 2020New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2020. — 818 Pa
  • Dreyer's English

    An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

    Dreyer, Benjamin
    Longtime editor Benjamin Dreyer shares his experience and advice on how to write good prose.
    Book, 2019New York : Random House, 2019. — 808.02 Dr
  • Similar to a master class on the writer's craft, experienced author Walter Mosley guides writers through the process of creating fiction.
    Book, 2019New York : Grove Press, 2019. — 808.3 Mo
  • The well-known mystery novelist takes the reader through a step-by-step process on writing a novel.
    Book, 2020New York : Viking, [2020] — 808.3 Ge
  • Murder Your Darlings

    and Other Gentle Writing Advice From Aristotle to Zinsser

    Clark, Roy Peter
    A collection of more than 100 writing tips from some of the best writing books of all time.
    Book, 2020New York : Little, Brown Spark, 2020. — 808 Cl
  • 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
    Comprehensive writing advice from the pages of the award-winning magazine Poets & Writers.
    Book, 2020New York ; London ; Toronto ; Sydney ; New Delhi : Avid Reader Press, 2020. — 808 La
  • Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

    the Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

    Brody, Jessica
    This favorite book of many writers contains the 15 essential plot points needed for a successful novel.
    Book, 2018California : Ten Speed Press, 2018. — 808.3 Br
  • Wild Words

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

    Gulotta, Nicole
    A guide to establishing the rhythms and routines needed for a successful creative life as a writer.
    Book, 2019Boulder : Roost Books, [2019] — 808.02 Gu
  • Writing Fiction

    a Guide to Narrative Craft

    Burroway, Janet
    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.
    Book, 2019Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2019. — 808.3000
  • 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.
    Streaming Video, 2014The Great Courses, 2014.
  • Writing to Persuade

    How to Bring People Over to Your Side

    Hall, Trish
    Editor Trish Hall shares advice on how to connect with your readers, no matter the type of writing you create.
    Book, 2019New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2019. — 808.042 Ha