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The best books for Writers
Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of ScreenwritingStory: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee
Buy used from: £12.50
Aimed at script witers, this book is still ideal for any writer as it can help develop style and content.
The Writer's Handbook 2007 (Writer's Handbooks MacMillan))The Writer's Handbook 2007 (Writer's Handbooks MacMillan)) by Barry Turner
Buy new: £14.24 / Used from: £0.01
You'll need this for finding agents, publishers, competitions, etc...
On Writing: A Memoir of the CraftOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Buy new: £5.49 / Used from: £3.17
Ideal for anyone wanting to understand what it is to be a writer. Also has some useful technical hints. Death to all passive sentences.
The Art of Fiction: Illustrated from Classic and Modern TextsThe Art of Fiction: Illustrated from Classic and Modern Texts by David Lodge
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £2.45
Perfect for simplified theories of writing. Also, ideal for quoting in essays.