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Books To Become A Better Writer (and Editor)
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items This list is for the indie authors and editors who love learning how to become better storytellers. If you've ever wanted to know where to start, pick one (or a few) and start reading!
Hands down and pencils up….one of the best memoirs on writing I've read to date! I read it years ago when I wanted to learn more about how to be a better writer beyond my degrees in creative writing, media studies, etc. I'm a huge fan of horror/thril...
On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft (Reissue)
A great read to see how storycraft can be built brick-by-brick with the right foundation. It's something I strive to help the indie authors I work with to see when they feel overwhelmed during the editing process. I'm actually building a resource tha...
Write, Edit, Publish: What Every Writer Needs
Though it's recommended for more experienced authors to dive deeper into the brain science of it all, I will always support learning new ways to improve your writing or just learn something new for yourself.
Story Genius: Use Brain Science to Write Novel
This is all about that motivation (or lackthereof) that makes us hesitate when we have that story in us, but need that push to understand why we just can't write it already! It's always great to learn from other writers, authors, editors, and creativ...
Write the Damn Book Already: Tell Your Story
The ultimate goal is to finally get published. I have a passion for helping indie authors become more confident so they can feel ready to share their book with readers waiting for their story. I recommend this book because it lays out the steps neede...
Published: Proven Path From Blank Page to 10K Sold
Though I'm creating resources for indie authors to make the writing and editing process much simpler, this is a great book to gain a deeper understanding of it as well. I'm all about sharing knowledge and books like this are an incredible resource to...
Fix Your Damn Book!: A Self-Editing Guide
A great journal/planner/plotting book to help you as you write your idea to story to publishable manuscript!
The Storyteller's Weekly Journal: 12-Month Planner
Another great find to build on your arsenal to becoming a better writer. I've always said that storytelling is the vehicle in which all other media drives. That being said, you can absolutely learn how screenwriting methods can actually help you tell...
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: Last Book
I've had this book for a while and there are so many fun and thought-provoking prompts to help you get out of a rut. I'm a firm believer that writer's block is actually a mental health block, and this is like a creativity booster so you can take the ...
The 3 A.M. Epiphany: Writing Exercises
I will always stand by writers demanding their worth because words make the world go ‘round! I have loved following Amy Suto’s journey as a freelancer, then entrepreneur, and now best-selling author. Whether you're writing a novel or starting an edit...
Write for Money & Power: Anti-Starving Artist's Guide
If you have a series in mind and you want your readers to turn the page and demand for sequels, this is a great book to read. You want balance throughout the story, even as the scales teeter through the plot, character development, pacing, and even w...
Scenes and Sequels: How to Write Fiction
I always love helping indie authors elevate their story by showing them different ways they can show instead of tell what's happening in their story. This is a good book to help you set a foundation of story ‘showing’, not just storytelling.
From Telling to Showing: Create Stories Readers Experience
Writing male characters that aren't always static or too broody or just plain emotionless sounds easy, but sometimes it can feel like you're hitting a wall. You want authentic and complex characters with depth that works in any genre. The goal is to ...
Writing Male Characters that Breathe
If you do want to write your memoir or an autobiography, this could be a great workbook to help you get it all out on the page. That way, all you have to do is put everything together (and then let me be your first reader/book editor before you publi...
The Book of Myself: DIY Autobiography
If you just love learning and want to expand your vocabulary (and you want to have a physical book to reference), this is a great choice! You could look things up online, but that can get overwhelming quick! Sometimes, you just want a book on your de...
The Well-Spoken Thesaurus: Powerful Word Choices
If you have the time to sit and have some fun when creating a new story, this is a great pick to getting to know your characters so your readers love them, too! I love a good questionnaire but this is on another level! Writing your story should be fu...
Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide
If your goal is to write your life story or share some personal journey that could help a reader, this is a good book to gain perspective before you start writing it. I've edited quite a few memoirs and the biggest uncertainty I've helped my indie au...
Memoir as Medicine: Healing Power of Writing