I’ve updated the Writing Resources page with new content on the books on writing that I’ve found to be the most useful.
There are many great books out there with lots of great advice on writing. I haven’t read them all. I haven’t even read most of them. But of the books I’ve read, there are a handful that have had a clear and profound impact on my writing and my understanding of the craft.
If you’re just starting out as a writer, or if you’re struggling to figure out how to take your writing to the next level, these books can help.
I also recommend strongly that you consider a good writing seminar. Again, there are many ways to spend far more time and money than you have available, but picking the right writing seminar can be one of the most effective ways to propel yourself forward as a writer.
I will post my experience with two seminars that I consider major milestones in the development of my writing soon.
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One of the best writing books I’ve read is On Writing by Stephen King. But then I have always been a fan of his and sometimes enjoy his notes on where the idea came from for him to write the story.
Stephen King is a discovery writer and I suppose it gels with how I would like to write (although I’m starting to think more and more that I need to complete outlines).
I haven’t read that one yet, but I’ve heard good things about it.
I started as a discovery writer, but over time I’ve transitioned to outlines. I’ve seen tremendous efficiency improvements by outlining the complete story arc up-front. Then, as I write each chapter, I do some discovery writing. If I find something cool as I write a chapter that doesn’t fit within the framework I’ve already outlined, but find it’s worth keeping, then I go back to the outline and figure out how it will impact the macro story, make those adjustments, and then continue writing. I’m using this approach in my new YA fantasy novel. I’ll let you know how it goes.