Write, write, write.
Keep Writing
There is no one way.
And there are countless
resources to help you.
Here are my personal Top Choices
for books, blogs, and advice.
Books
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
by Stephen King
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​A favorite. Great advice without even a trace of arrogance.
The Elements of Style
by William Strunk and E.B. White
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Older, but still true. I love the brief, no-nonsense approach.
Writing Tools: 55 Essential Strategies for Every Writer
by Roy Peter Clark
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A lot of material and no wasted space.
The First 5 Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile
by Noah Lukeman
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Eye-opening. An agent/editor's perspective.
Story Engineering
by Larry Brooks
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Logical, easy, and practical. Great examples.
The Magic of Fiction: Crafting Words into Story
By Beth Hill
Thorough, clear, and useful. A tool to hone your manuscript. Great blog too.
Empowering Characters Emotions (Lecture Package and website)
by Margie Lawson
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The lecture package was affordable and worth it. Lots of other classes and information.
Blogs
Grammar Girl's tips (and book)
by Mignon Fogarty
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Clear advice on punctuation and grammar.
Jane Friedman's Blog
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Lots of practical advice and resources for writers.
Daily Writing tips Blog
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Useful blog with exercises and also a paid section to receive daily activities via email.
The Creative Penn Blog
by Joanna Penn
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This one is very popular and covers everything from editing to publishing, and self-promotion.