Some Books on Writing Craft

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.