Top 12 Books for Writers

Today I'm giving a short seminar for the Marc Lacy and Friends SWAGPPAC. I'll be discussing writing and how to go from talking about becoming a writer to owning up to your destiny and being a writer. One of the most valuable resources when writing is reading. So here are my top twelve book selections for writers on honing your craft and what to do with your manuscript once you've finished. I own and have read every book on this list. I highly recommend each and every one for your library.

The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.

Stein on Writing by Sol Stein

Writing Dialogue by Tom Chiarella

Characters, Emotions and Viewpoint by Nancy Kress

Creating Character Emotions by Ann Hood

The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot by Charles Baxter

Description and Setting by Ron Rozelle

Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell

Self-Publishing Manual by Dan Poynter

The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published by Eckstut and Sterry

The Author Indie Guide by April L. Hamilton

Guide to Query Letters by Wendy Burt-Thomas