Comments on: 33 Books Writers Need On Their Bookshelves

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:08:42 +0000

Robert’s Rules of Writing, by Robert Masello, is a standout. It contains 101 “unconventional” lessons every writer needs to know. Highly recommended.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:00:09 +0000

Thanks for the list – I love Bird by Bird and On Writing, too. But hey – aren’t you an Amazon affiliate? Link! Link! Link!

By: Suzannah-Write It Sideways

Suzannah-Write It Sideways — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:16:57 +0000

I loved Stephen King’s “On Writing,” even though I’m not a major fan of his work. It’s a really inspiring look at how he went from basically nothing to what he is today. Like you, I’d recommend it to anyone who writes or wants to. Thanks for this list!

By: Larry

Larry — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:46:16 +0000

At the risk of getting run out of town for gratuitous self promotion, I’ve just released a book — an ebook, actually — that I think fits in with the group above (many of which I’ve read, as have most of you, I’m sure).

It’s called “101 Slightly Unpredictable Tips for Novelists and Screenwriters,” and it’s far more indepth than the recent wave of tips postings found on writing sites. It releases end of this week… it’s that new.

Hope you’ll check it out. You can find it through my site, http://www.storyfix.com.

Another wonderful writing book: “Adventures in the Screen Trade,” by William Goldman (he of the two screenwriting Oscars). You don’t have to be a screenwriter to appreciate all the wisdom and wit in this one.

By: The Procrastinating Writer

The Procrastinating Writer — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:27:27 +0000

@Mo Yep! Some of the books are specifically designed for procrastinating writers. If you’re looking for a kick to get writing, read Write Is A Verb. Best book on writing procrastination I’ve found so far.

By: Mo

Mo — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:24:34 +0000

Thank you so much for blogging about books for writers. I am an aspiring writer who has used excuse after excuse for not writing. Ralph Keyes’ The Courage to Write really speaks to me. I pick it up again and again for inspiration, but still come up with more excuses. What I really need is a kick in the butt! Hopefully, some of the books you listed will be that kick that I need! Thank you.