The Best Reference Books

How to Be Your Own Literary Agent by Richard Curtis

This book explains the contract negotiations, what clauses you must strike out, what clauses you can't negotiate, etc. The 1st 7 chapters alone were worth the money, and the book has 27 chapters.

Making a Good Script Great by Linda Seger

This book is really for script writers, but the concept of plotting and scene and turning points is useful for all writers. The must read.

Self-Editing For Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself into Print by Renni Browne and Dave King

This book explains how to edit your book so it'll be marketable. Recommended by Jennifer Crusie aka Jennifer Smith from Ohio State University.

Writing Fiction : A Guide to Narrative Craft by Janet Borroway

This book explains the craft of writing. Also recommended by Jennifer Crusie aka Jennifer Smith from Ohio State

The Writer's Journey : Mythic Structure for Storytellers and Screenwriters by Christopher Vogler

This book explains the archetypes and the mythical journey and how to use them to create your own story. The must read for all writers.

Techniques of the Selling Writer by Dwight V. Swain

This book is written by the man who taught Jack Bickham everything. Many people recommend this book to writers, so I think it's worth checking out.

Creating Characters : How to Build Story People by Dwight V. Swain

An excellent book on characterization.

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