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Getting The Words Right
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Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go
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Conflict, Action and Suspense
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The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing: Everything You Need to Know to Create & Sell Your Work
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The Forest for the Trees
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Writing to Change the World
Writing to Change the World
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How to Write & Illustrate Childrens Books and Get Them Published
How to Write & Illustrate Childrens Books and Get Them Published
Treld Bicknell

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The Writer's Idea Book
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Jack Heffron

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The Ode Less Travelled: Unlocking the Poet Within
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Stephen Fry

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Everyday Life in the 1800s: A Guide for Writers, Students & Historians (Writer's Guides to Everyday Life)
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Writing Past Dark: Envy, Fear, Distraction and Other Dilemmas in the Writer's Life
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Bonnie Friedman

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On Becoming a Novelist
On Becoming a Novelist
John Gardner

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creative Writing (The Complete Idiot's Guide)
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Laurie E. Rozakis

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Dialogue (Elements of Fiction Writing)
Dialogue (Elements of Fiction Writing)
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Writing with Pictures: How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books
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The Weekend Novelist
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The Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print, and Sell Your Own Book, 15th Edition
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A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion and Lively Muse for the Writing Life
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Graphic Design Solutions
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Techniques of the Selling Writer
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This is a list of books related to writing, publishing, and the craft of storytelling. The books cover topics such as writing techniques, character development, publishing industry insights, and overcoming writer's block. Many of the books are guides or comprehensive references for aspiring writers, covering various genres including children's books, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some notable authors featured in this list include Ernest Hemingway, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, and John Gardner.

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