Get this book. If you’ve been frustrated with ‘how to write’ books that are more lifestyle, memoir, and biography, this is the specific direction you’ve been craving. Dense, complete, revelatory, and thoroughly explained. As a reclusive introvert, I had some doubt about my ability to write ‘the talking parts.’ I’m practically a cat. Literally, I … Continue reading Dialogue, The Art of Verbal Action for the Page, Stage, and Screen by Robert McKee
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Plot Versus Character
Plot Versus Character: A Balanced approach to Writing Great Fiction, by Jeff Gerke This is a case where, the writing is simple to the point of basic, and the author, or author’s voice, truly annoys me, but there is still some wonderfully valuable information. Primarily, that both matter, and a novel that neglects one of … Continue reading Plot Versus Character
The Code of the Extraordinary Mind
What if you questioned everything you know and threw out all the pieces that hold you back? With The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, you can. Learn to think like the greatest creative minds of our era—to question, challenge, and create new rules for your ideas of love, education, spirituality, work, happiness, and meaning. The … Continue reading The Code of the Extraordinary Mind
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Thinking, Fast and Slow is a New York Times Bestseller by Daniel Kahneman. Mr. Kahneman is a Nobel Prize Winner, and this book has won numerous awards. Cool, you think, by how will it help me as an author? Thinking, Fast and Slow is an exploration of the mind and explains the two systems that … Continue reading Thinking, Fast and Slow
Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert
The Blurb: “Elizabeth Gilbert digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go … Continue reading Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert
The Plot Whisperer, Martha Alderson
“When it comes to writing bestsellers, it's all about the plot. Trouble is, plot is where most writers fall down--but you don't have to be one of them. With this book, you'll learn how to create stories that build suspense, reveal character, and engage readers--one scene at a time. Celebrated writing teacher and author Martha … Continue reading The Plot Whisperer, Martha Alderson
On Writing, Stephen King
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Confession. I've never read a single (other) book by Stephen King, but I like a lot of movies that have been adapted from his work, I like him as a person, and I like him on Twitter. He is basically a human honey badger, which is delightful. People … Continue reading On Writing, Stephen King