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authoress_susan

Writing Book List

Apr 16, 2009 13:31

( Writing Book List )

books, non fiction, book list, 2009

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laudomia April 16 2009, 18:50:14 UTC

Wow. Great list. I'm just thinking that if you read all those, how do you have time to write?

authoress_susan April 16 2009, 23:03:03 UTC

I've been amassing them for a few years now. Excluding the reference books, I've skimmed all of them and read most sections of about half while either on the elliptical, in the bathtub, or waiting places. The ones I've starred were the most worthwhile for me, I think. The others are a lot of the same. The research books I've purchased for emergence are far more interesting!

Do you have any you'd recommend?

You should come to the Break Out Novel Workshop with me in September.

What is your icon?

laudomia April 16 2009, 23:39:25 UTC

I only have three how-to books: James Frey, How to Write a Damn Good Novel; James Smith, Jr., Fiction Writer's Brainstormer; Evan Marshall, The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing. Oh, I forgot that Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents has some interesting tips at the back.

I blush to disclose I haven't really read any of them, but know I should. Sigh. The guilt...the guilt...

Love to go to the seminar. It's just that the price is a bit steep. I'll have to rely on your report.

The icon is called The Hand of God. It's from a recent NASA photo.

patricia_writes April 17 2009, 13:36:37 UTC

I wonder if there's a book entitled, How to write a damn novel. Not necessarily good, but to get get the bugger on the screen. *sigh*

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ladywhitehart April 17 2009, 00:12:05 UTC

Thanks for sharing! I may have to get a copy of On Writing Romance.

authoress_susan April 17 2009, 13:57:36 UTC

I just looked over One Writing Romance again, and it is a good one. If nothing else, it will reinforce the things you are doing right.

patricia_writes April 17 2009, 13:38:23 UTC

What a great list! I love how you have them broken down by topic.

Most of the ones I've purchased have to do with Celtic mythology and fantasy writing specifically. I'll post this weekend, I hope.

I brought Cheney with me to read at lunch, if I get time for one. :)

(*shivers* Just considered that might be interpreted as Dick Cheney.)

authoress_susan April 17 2009, 14:18:38 UTC

I hope you like Getting the Words Right as much as I do. I was skimming #35 about word sounds. Cheney gives a clear example and explanation. So now I get it. I just have to figure out where it's needed.

I have so much to do! Eeek!