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How to Write the Perfect Novel: A Tongue-in-cheek Guide to Certain Literary SuccessHow to Write the Perfect Novel: A Tongue-in-cheek Guide to Certain Literary Success by Chancery Stone
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Easily the best book on books and writing ever. Sarcastic, cynical, hilariously funny, loads to teach, a great entertainment!
The Rough Guide to Classic Novels (Rough Guides Reference Titles)The Rough Guide to Classic Novels (Rough Guides Reference Titles) by Simon Mason
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.92
A readers' treasury of the greats
100 Must-read Classic Novels (Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide)100 Must-read Classic Novels (Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide) by Nick Rennison
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More of the same
The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction (Rough Guides Reference Titles)The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction (Rough Guides Reference Titles) by Barry Forshaw
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A great selection of crime greats
How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic StorytellingHow to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-By-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling by James N. Frey
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Nuts and bolts how-to
How to Write Damn Good Fiction: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic St: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic StorytellingHow to Write Damn Good Fiction: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic St: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic Storytelling by James N Frey
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Nuts and bolts how-to
The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing MistakesThe 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes by Jack M. Bickham
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Nuts and bolts how-to
The Elements of StyleThe Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.
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One for the reference shelf
QI: Advanced BanterQI: Advanced Banter by John Lloyd
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A great source of wit and wisdom
How NOT to Write a Novel: 200 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs If You Ever Want to Get PublishedHow NOT to Write a Novel: 200 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs If You Ever Want to Get Published by Howard Mittelmark
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Great fun
The Freelance Writer's Handbook: How to Make Money and Enjoy Your LifeThe Freelance Writer's Handbook: How to Make Money and Enjoy Your Life by Andrew Crofts
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Another of my favourite how-to authors
Ghostwriting (Writing Handbooks)Ghostwriting (Writing Handbooks) by Andrew Crofts
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Another new one from Andrew
Renegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing SuccessRenegade Writer: A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success by Linda Formichelli
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Like Chancery Stone, someone who goes against the tide
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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'Nuff said?
The Writer's Handbook 2009The Writer's Handbook 2009
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As above
Writer's Market UK 2009Writer's Market UK 2009
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Again
2009 Writer's Market: Where and How to Sell What You Write2009 Writer's Market: Where and How to Sell What You Write by Robert Brewer
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Ditto