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Books on writing fiction
Beginnings, Middles and Ends (The elements of fiction writing)Beginnings, Middles and Ends (The elements of fiction writing) by Nancy Kress
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A slender yet informative volume that, as the title suggests, handles the question of plot and pace in fiction.
Wannabe a Writer?Wannabe a Writer? by Jane Wenham-Jones
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An exploration of all things writerly that doesn't take itself too seriously.
The Mind of Your Story: Discover What Drives Your FictionThe Mind of Your Story: Discover What Drives Your Fiction by Lisa Lenard-Cook
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A panacea for those distressing days when the cogs in your brain jam, and a good general guide too.
Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for WritersWriter's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler
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Convention is great fun to subvert, but to do that, you need to understand those conventions first. Just don't take the stereotypes too seriously!
Rewriting: A Creative Approach to Writing Fiction (Books for Writers)Rewriting: A Creative Approach to Writing Fiction (Books for Writers) by David Michael Kaplan
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Because once you've got it written, you have to come back and get it right.
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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Another guide to knocking your first draft into shape.
Writing Historical Fiction: Creating the Historical Blockbuster (Studymates Writers Guides)Writing Historical Fiction: Creating the Historical Blockbuster (Studymates Writers Guides) by Marina Oliver
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If you happen to be a historical fiction writer, of course.