I knew I had this experience but I couldn't define it. This book was a Eureka! moment for me.
Immediate Fiction
Fantastic book for the aspiring fiction writer. Brings clarity to nebulous concepts and has writing exercises with every chapter.
On Writing
A lot of people criticized this book by Stephan King for not offering practical advice. Well, this isn't a how-to book, but it is one of the most inspirational books I have read.
Bird by Bird
Read this book. You will love it, love Anne Lamott and feel great about the world and yourself. AND, most importantly of all, you won't be able to delay writing a second longer.
Plotting and Writing Suspense Fiction
This Patricia Highsmith book dates back to 1983 and occasional references are dated. But the insights into the writing process and the creation of suspense are timeless and brilliant.
The Writer's Journey
In my opinion, this book by Christopher Vogler should be required reading in any fiction writing class.
