25 books with Fiction Writing exercises
Discover 25 must-read books packed with fiction writing exercises to boost your creativity, improve your craft, and master storytelling techniques. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers alike!
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A Writer's Workbook
by Caroline Sharp
The result of years of blood, sweat, and story writing--along with an MFA, some published stories, an optioned screenplay, and a million cups of coffee--"A …
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The Observation Deck
by Naomi Epel
"Offers inspiration and practical advice from today's greatest writers ... secrets to approaching work with renewed creativity --Container.
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3 AM Epiphany
by Brian Kiteley
Discover Just How Good Your Writing Can Be If you write, you know what it's like. Insight and creativity - the desire to push the …
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What If?
by Anne Bernays
What If? is the first handbook for writers based on the idea that specific exercises are one of the most useful and provocative methods for …
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A Creative Writer's Kit
by Judy Reeves
Judy Reeves provides direction, support, and practical tips for the novice and seasoned writer alike. An experienced workshop leader, Judy evokes the muse in every …
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Gotham Writers' Workshop: Writing Fiction
by Gotham Writers' Workshop
Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques …
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Writing Fiction Step by Step
by Josip Novakovich
Writing Fiction Step by Step gives you more than 200 exercises that will sharpen your writing skills while helping you develop complete short stories, even …
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Fiction Writer's Workshop
by Josip Novakovich
Master the Elements of the Writing Workshop &break;&break;The great paradox of the writing life is that to be a good writer, you must be both …
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Word Painting
by Rebecca Mcclanahan
Let Rebecca McClanahan guide you through an inspiring examination of description in its many forms. With her thoughtful instruction and engaging exercises, you'll learn to …
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Dialogue (Write Great Fiction)
by Gloria Kempton
Craft Compelling Dialogue When should your character talk, what should (or shouldn't) he say, and when should he say it? How do you know when …
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Description & Setting (Write Great Fiction)
by Ron Rozelle
Build a Believable World How essential is setting to a story? How much description is too much? In what ways do details and setting tie …
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Creating Character Emotions
by Ann Hood
In this unique book, Ann Hood will help you find fresh, creative images, words and gestures to evoke feelings in your fiction. In 36 "mini-lessons," …
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Immediate Fiction
by Jerry Cleaver
The Only Writing Book You'll Ever Need From the legendary creator of the Writer's Loft in Chicago, comes a writing course for those who want …
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Writing the Wave
by Elizabeth Ayres
Catch a wave of creativity . . . There's a vast ocean of creativity within you -- and even if you're doubtful, intimidated, or blocked, …
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Fiction
by Michael Seidman
This complete manual on writing fiction in all genres takes readers through each phase -- from story idea to manuscript to submission -- with a …
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Writing from the Heart
by Nancy Slonim Aronie
With warm, lively, often humorous anecdotes, advice, and lessons, this unique approach to creative writing as a path to healing the self shows how to …
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The Lie that Tells a Truth
by John Dufresne
Finally, a truly creative--and hilarious--guide to creative writing, full of encouragement and sound advice. This book is essential to writers in general, fiction writers in …
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The Writer's Idea Workshop
by Jack Heffron
This volume draws on the success of its idea generating predecessor "The Writer's Idea Book" and takes readers to the next step--assessing their ideas and …
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Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Short Stories
by Margaret Lucke
Margaret Lucke highlights the essential elements of a short story, its characters, conflict, plot, setting, and narrative voice and explains how each contributes to the …
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Writing Down the Bones
by Natalie Goldberg
A collection of essays in which the author explores methods of writing based on her experience in Zen meditation.
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Stein On Writing
by Sol Stein
Professional secrets from a renowned editor, prize-winning author, and award-winning instructor make this book the #1 practical choice for fiction and nonfiction writers of all …
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Deep Writing
by Eric Maisel
A nationally recognized psychotherapist and creativity consultant shows writers how to overcome psychological blocks in order to create with passion, power, and ease.
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Becoming a Writer
by Dorothea Brande
A reissue of a classic work published in 1934 on writing and the creative process, Becoming a Writer recaptures the excitement of Dorothea Brande's creative …