Writing
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The War of Art
Steven Pressfield
A motivational guide on overcoming creative blocks and achieving personal and artistic goals.
Made to Stick
Chip Heath, Dan Heath
A book about crafting ideas that stick, making communication impactful and memorable.
Save The Cat!
Blake Snyder
A popular screenwriting guide that provides a formula for crafting compelling stories and characters.
On Writing Well
William Zinsser
A guide to writing nonfiction effectively, emphasizing clarity, simplicity, and style across various forms.
The Elements of Style
William Strunk Jr.
A timeless guide on English grammar and composition, emphasizing clarity and brevity in writing.
Letters to a Young Poet
Rainer Maria Rilke
A collection of letters offering poetic insights on creativity, life, and self-expression.
Draft No. 4
John McPhee
A memoir and guide on writing non-fiction, offering insights into the craft and challenges of storytelling.
Meander, Spiral, Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative
Jane Alison
Jane Alison encourages writers to explore alternative storytelling structures beyond the traditional arc.
On Writing
Stephen King
Stephen King's memoir, blending writing advice with insights into his own creative process.
Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life (10th Anniversary Edition)
Dani Shapiro
Dani Shapiro offers insightful craft advice through humorous personal anecdotes, emphasizing perseverance in writing.
The Boron Letters
Gary Halbert
A collection of letters by Gary Halbert offering timeless lessons on copywriting, marketing, and life.
The Writing Life
Annie Dillard
Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Dillard explores the daily life and discipline required for writing.
Simple & Direct
Jacques Barzun
A guide to clear and effective writing, offering practical advice for better communication.
The Art of Memoir
Mary Karr
A guide to writing memoirs, offering insights on crafting authentic stories based on personal experiences.
The Sense of Style
Steven Pinker
A modern guide to writing with clarity and style, drawing on linguistic principles.
A Guide to LATEX
Helmut Kopka
A practical guide to using LaTeX, a typesetting system popular in academia and technical writing.
Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works
Erik Spiekermann
A guide to typography, discussing the principles of type design and its role in effective communication.
The Chicago Manual of Style
University of Chicago Press Staff
A comprehensive style guide for writers, editors, and publishers, covering grammar, punctuation, and citation standards.
Several Short Sentences About Writing
Verlyn Klinkenborg
A guide to writing that emphasizes clarity, brevity, and the power of precise language.
The Paris Review Interviews, I
The Paris Review
A collection of interviews with notable writers, discussing their creative processes and personal philosophies.
Revising Prose
Richard A. Lanham
A guide to clear and concise writing, with practical advice for revising and refining prose.
Screenplay
Syd Field
A guide to screenwriting, offering techniques and structure for writing compelling film scripts.
The Craft of Scientific Writing
Michael Alley
A guide to writing effectively in scientific fields, covering clarity, structure, and precision.
Story
Robert McKee
A guide to the craft of storytelling, widely regarded by screenwriters and writers for its practical insights.
Adventures in the Screen Trade
William Goldman
A behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood, exploring the screenwriting process and film industry.
How to Tell a Story
The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness, Kate Tellers
Storytelling techniques and insights from contributors to The Moth.
The Art of Dramatic Writing
Lajos Egri
A guide on storytelling and playwriting that covers conflict, character, and plot development.
Clear and Simple as the Truth
Francis-Noël Thomas
A guide on effective writing, using the classic style as a model for clarity and simplicity.
To Show and to Tell
Phillip Lopate
A guide for writers on crafting personal essays, blending memoir and narrative techniques.
Plot & Structure
James Scott Bell
Guide to crafting effective plots and structures in writing.
The Writer's Journey
Christopher Vogler
Guide for writers on crafting stories, inspired by Joseph Campbell’s hero's journey.
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
George Saunders
Literary analysis of Russian short stories, blending lessons on writing and life.
Advertising Secrets of the Written Word
Joseph Sugarman
Guide to creating compelling advertisements that drive sales.
Everybody Writes
Ann Handley
A guide to writing well in the digital age, covering everything from emails to blog posts.
Writing Tools
Roy Peter Clark
A practical guide for writers, offering tools and techniques to improve clarity, style, and impact.
Novelist As A Vocation
Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami now shares with readers his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians.
Writing Down the Bones
Natalie Goldberg
A guide to tapping into creativity through writing, blending Zen philosophy and writing practices.