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The Writer's Essential Bookshelf
Techniques of the Selling WriterTechniques of the Selling Writer by Dwight V. Swain
Buy new: £11.50 / Used from: £12.66
Probably the best book on writing out there! Timeless advice!
Writing the Breakout Novel: Winning Advice from a Top Agent and His Best-selling ClientWriting the Breakout Novel: Winning Advice from a Top Agent and His Best-selling Client by Donald Maass
Buy new: £7.42 / Used from: £5.75
Excellent! And the Workbook (see below) is even better!
Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook: Hands-on Help for Making Your Novel Stand Out and SucceedWriting the Breakout Novel Workbook: Hands-on Help for Making Your Novel Stand Out and Succeed by Donald Maass
Buy new: £8.92 / Used from: £7.99
A fantastic guide to help you ask the right questions of your manuscript.
Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue (Write Great Fiction)Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue (Write Great Fiction) by Gloria Kempton
Buy new: £7.05 / Used from: £4.55
Yes, there actually IS a good book on dialogue! And this is it! (Amazon have wrong cover pic)
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
Buy new: £5.97 / Used from: £5.13
Invaluable once you've written the first draft. Solid and practical.
No More Rejections: An Insider's GuideNo More Rejections: An Insider's Guide by Alice Orr
Buy new: £15.19 / Used from: £3.42
Solid advice and written in a fun, user-friendly manner (with exercises)