Writing Fiction: Books to Read
If you want to write fiction, nonfiction, or just articles, these are the fantastic books to read.
Many of us have a dream of writing a book one day. Whether it is fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or children story, we all wish that one day happens soon. Holding the book on our hands probably is the best feeling in the world for writers. It is our child, in a way. It is our creation.
While waiting for our dream to come true, we can sharpen our skill of writing by reading as many books as we can. These books are available at the library. If you cannot find it, talk to the librarian, and he/she will find it for you from other libraries.
Voice Lessons by Mimi Schwartz
This is a fantastic book to have as you starting out in your writing career. There are many tips such as deciding who you are in the story, and finding your place in the story, as well as strategies to find that voice.
How to Create a Strong Voice by Patricia Cornwell
Here is a quote from this book: “Whatever your story is, if you write enough, Certain Themes will reappear. Watch for them. Don’t be afraid to face them.” The author offers many other wonderful tips, and the aspect of writing.
7 Steps to a Powerful Opener by Sam McCarver
To capture the readers, your opening must be powerful and grab their attention right away. This book is important to read, as it is applied to article writing, blog writing, and writing in general. There are so many tips in this book to learn from to craft a powerful first page.
How to Make a Scene by Quinn Dalton
“Scenes are units of significant action that provide new information and advance a story. Compelling scenes contain many elements.” This quote was from the author, and you must read the book to find out what elements he is talking about.
5 Steps to Turn Facts into Fictions by Jordan E. Rosenfeld
The author gives five simple and direct steps to create your story from the facts of life. This book is worth looking in and to learn from. We all turn to fiction from our own experiences at one time or another.
These are books that I have read over the years. If you want to keep current on what is new in the market, the Writer Magazine is a wonder place to start. Carry one of these books around for when you find yourself waiting to pick up your children from school, or sport events. Not only you will be focus on just reading, you are also using your time wisely.
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February 26th, 2008 at 3:56 am
That is good advice! Thanks for the tips Icy.
February 26th, 2008 at 4:42 am
I am going to check this out, especially the last one. Thanks. You are giving out useful advice as always.
Best Wishes,
Josey
February 26th, 2008 at 7:01 am
This is really good advice. I always carry reading material with me and a book of sudoku puzzles wherever I go. They make waiting less boring.
February 26th, 2008 at 7:06 am
These are wonderful tips. Icy, thank you for your valuable advice.
February 26th, 2008 at 7:43 am
very informative. thanks!
February 26th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Good tips!Thanks and take care!
February 26th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Our dear spiritual woman Icy Cucky, attack in this new article immortal themes of belles letters , with that subject how is it,in fantastic book or children story or…at once alert personal manner ,personal I like this still with direct line:the reader!
Thanks Icy.
February 26th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Thank you for the wonderful insight and research.
February 27th, 2008 at 6:51 am
Thanks Icy, for great book suggestions!
February 27th, 2008 at 11:53 am
I think On Writing by Stephen King is a wonderful book for anyone wanting to improve their writing.
February 27th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
great tips Icy! sorry I haven’t been on very much lately…my great grandma just passed away last wednesday, and i’ve been bombarded with homework the past couple of days
February 27th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
informative and useful, I will check this out. thank you
February 28th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
I’ve used various books over the years, but I didn’t know about these; I’ll have to check them out. I especially like the point about using your reading time wisely: there’s so much junk out there, you know? Thanks for this.
February 29th, 2008 at 1:09 am
I don’t know any of these books, and I thought I’d read pretty much all the how-to books on writing that there are!
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February 29th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Thank you everybody, I hope you enjoy reading these books as I did..
February 29th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I have a huge list of writing books, some I’ve read, some have been recommended. I have never heard of any of these. I will have to add them to my list. Thanks!
February 29th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
…great advice, wrote
down all the titles.
Thank you so much.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:04 pm
You did such a great job. I love to read so I want to thank you for the list.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:15 am
Icy,
I have read alot of books on writing, but I haven’t read any of these. So I’ll be adding them to my list as well. Two other very good books you might want to add to your list is, Story Crafting by Paul Darcy Boles, and How To Write Bestselling Fiction By Dean Koontz. I had these books until I moved back to Connersville in the late 80’s. Both of them have alot of good examples in them and a wealth of information on different aspects of writing. I think you will find them both worth reading.
Randy
January 16th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
I have been writing books for a while. Sadly I loose interest in the book and will stop. Well I started writing again and for the first time I actually haven’t lost interest. The only thing that sucks is that I can’t seem to stray from the whole good vampires who drink animal blood instead of human.
I have read the Twilight Series and have always liked vampire books in general. Now I’m confused though because I dont want to copy her idea but no matter how many times I erase and try to write again my finger fly across the keyboards and it comes back to the same thing.I don’t copy the characters, the place, or the plt line but I always right about the vampires with golden amber eyes.
What do I do? Do you have any advice for me?
January 16th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Sami–Just go with the flow and let it takes shape, I guess! You will have to edit your story later, many times anyway..