Tag: books for writers
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5 Most Inspiring Books for Writers
Did you resolve to finish your novel this year? I salute you. The bad news is that 80% of those who set New Year’s resolutions give up by the second week of February, according to U.S. News. So, right about . . . now. Need a little help staying inspired to write your novel? Here are…
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6 Best How-To Books for Writers
Countless best-selling authors have told me that in their early years, before they were published, they relentlessly studied the craft of writing. Consequently, I’ve had hundreds of writing books recommended to me. Here are the very best of them all, the books I always keep within arm’s reach of my writing desk. #1: Save the…
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Want to Be a Better Writer? Read This.
I’ve talked to hundreds of best-selling authors about their early years, before they were published. By and large, they wrote about half a dozen unpublished manuscripts before they sold their “first” novel. Aside from cranking out thousands of pages of prose, how do you learn the writing skills you need to improve over time?
LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON 