Here is a list of my six favorite books on writing, in no-particular (buy the first one, go on, I’ll wait until you order or download it, I mean not-like forever, I do have a life, but I’ll wait a few minutes) order:
· Bird by Bird by Ann Lamott
· Bang the Keys by Jill Dearmon
· The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
· Writing Tools: Fifty Essential Strategies for Every Writer by Roy Peter Clark
· Bryson’s Dictionary for Writers and Editors by Bill Bryson
· On Writing by Stephen King
It may sound strange but reading about writing can help you become a better writer. You’ll notice (ok maybe not) that all-but-one of these books are recent publications by authors who are still living typing writers. These are people who are well known to audiences and readers everywhere. Please don’t limit yourself to just these titles, one quick search will reveal hundreds of other books related to Style and Writing. So get out there, have fun and if you do read one (or have already read one) let me know what you think. Happy Reading!
Very nice list. I have put the first one on my list to get because I've only ever read excerpts from her book.
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