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Writer's Market UK 2010: Make Money WritingWriter's Market UK 2010: Make Money Writing
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Essential names and addresses of agents, publishers and more
Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2009: A Directory for Writers, Artists, Playwrights, Designers, Illustrators and Photographers (Writers' & Artists' Yearbook)Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2009: A Directory for Writers, Artists, Playwrights, Designers, Illustrators and Photographers (Writers' & Artists' Yearbook) by Kate Mosse (foreword)
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A must for professional writers. Addresses, articles and advice
Wannabe a Writer?Wannabe a Writer? by Jane Wenham-Jones
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Practical and funny advice on writing as a career
What If?: Writing Exercises for Fiction WritersWhat If?: Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers by Anne Bernays
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A great writer's block buster
The Elements of StyleThe Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.
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The original style guide. Quited by almost every writing manual since.
On Writing: A Memoir of the CraftOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
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Stephen King talks about his life and the craft of writing. Very inspirational
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into PrintSelf-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne
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A guide to editing your own work (essential reading before submission to an agent or publisher)
How to Write Science Fiction and FantasyHow to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy by Orson Scott Card
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Great guide for science fiction and fantasy writers
On Writing Horror: A Handbook by "The Horror Writers of America"On Writing Horror: A Handbook by "The Horror Writers of America" by The Horror Writers of America
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Want to be a horror writer but don't know where to start? Check this book out
How to Get a Literary AgentHow to Get a Literary Agent by Michael Larsen
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Want a literary agent? Let this book help you to secure representation
How to Write a Book ProposalHow to Write a Book Proposal by Michael Larsen
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How to write a winning book proposal
How to Write and Sell Your First NovelHow to Write and Sell Your First Novel by Oscar Collier
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A guide for first time novelists
Dan Poynter's Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book (Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print, & Sell Your Own Book)Dan Poynter's Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book (Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print, & Sell Your Own Book) by Dan Poynter
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Tips and advice on self publishing and selling your book
Plug Your Book: Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity Through Social NetworkingPlug Your Book: Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity Through Social Networking by Steve Weber
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How to market your book online
The Greatest Freelance Writing Tips in the WorldThe Greatest Freelance Writing Tips in the World by Linda Jones
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Tips on working as a freelance writer
The Journalist's HandbookThe Journalist's Handbook by Kim Fletcher
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A guide for all you wannabe Lois Lanes and Clark Kents out there
Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases: 150th Anniversary EditionRoget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases: 150th Anniversary Edition by Peter Mark Roget
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The book that no writer should be without
The Oxford Dictionary of QuotationsThe Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
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Making sure that you do not misquote
McGraw-Hill's Proofreading HandbookMcGraw-Hill's Proofreading Handbook by Laura Killen Anderson
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Teach yourself proof reading and copy editing skills
The Copywriter's Handbook: A Step-by-step Guide to Writing Copy That SellsThe Copywriter's Handbook: A Step-by-step Guide to Writing Copy That Sells by Robert W. Bly
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How to write great copy
The Complete Guide to Writing Effective & Award-Winning Grants: Step-By-Step InstructionsThe Complete Guide to Writing Effective & Award-Winning Grants: Step-By-Step Instructions by Dianne Harris
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Learn to write grant proposals
Successful Non-Fiction Writing: A Guide to Getting PublishedSuccessful Non-Fiction Writing: A Guide to Getting Published by Nicholas Corder
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A guide to writing non-fiction
How to Write and Sell Historical FictionHow to Write and Sell Historical Fiction by Persia Woolley
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A how to guide for historical fiction writers
The Crime Writer's Handbook (Writers' guides)The Crime Writer's Handbook (Writers' guides) by Douglas Wynn
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Advice and tips for crime writers