A book on fiction writing is ideal because you’re getting a course in writing at your fingertips. You can read or listen to the book at your own convenience. And best of all, you don’t have to take a final. Unless finishing your story is the final.
Anyway, here are some books on the writing craft I recommend:
- Writing Fiction, Tenth Edition: A Guide to Narrative Craft by Janet Burroway , Elizabeth Stuckey-French , Ned Stuckey-French
Excellent lessons tested for the beginning writer from a university professor. - Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques by James Hynes
If you are looking for a great audiobook on the writing craft, this is the one. - The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers by John Gardner
This classic is a little more advanced, but highly recommended. - About Writing by Gareth L. Powell
Practical advice on writing in the 21st century and an excellent chapter on protocol at a writing conference. - The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression by Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman
I use this while writing when I need either physical actions or internal feelings for a specific emotion. Easy and quick to use.
The latest episode of Oblivion’s Hope has been posted.
Oblivion’s Hope: The Observation
Phia tries to trick Seeby in order to gain data to prove the Questica species are sentient.
About Oblivion’s Hope
How far would you go to save your best friend?
His world turned upside down, Jad Cannon witnesses Seeby, his best friend, get kidnapped. Jad and his team of zoologists race from world to world trying to discover who is behind Seeby’s abduction. The more they uncover, the more they realize the fate of the whole galaxy intertwines with Seeby. Will Jad and his friends stop the insidious power about to unleash its plan for domination?
Photo by Mikechie Esparagoza: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-man-holding-paper-1660613/
Andrew M. Friday 
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