50 Top Resource Books for Fiction Writers
50 Top Resource Books for Fiction Writers
As a multi-published author, mentor, and Aspiring Writer Academy coach, I am often asked which books I would recommend to those passionate about pursuing a fiction-writing career.
While there are numerous books available in bookstores and online that offer fantastic teaching, inspiration, and advice about the writing and publishing industry, I am going to suggest 50 Top Resource Books for Fiction Writers to help you get started.
First, I would highly recommend any book on writing and publishing by literary agent, Donald Maass. His books contain a wealth of information that should be studied numerous times over. If you can only afford to buy one book to study and further your writing career, start with one of his.
I also want to make sure that you do not skip over any of the screenwriting books on this list because you think it does not apply to you. Some of the best teaching for fiction comes from books that are labeled ‘for screenwriting.’ Michael Hauge is a master storytelling consultant.
The other books I recommend are also some of the best in the industry, great additions to add to your literary bookshelf. Put the information you learn into practice and soon you will be on your way to an extraordinary writing career!
Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass & (Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook)
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(Best if you get both the book and the workbook)
The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell (& The Hero with a Thousand Faces -the collected works of Joseph Campbell)
The Plot Whisperer by Martha Alderson (& Plot Whisperer Workbook)
Writing Active Setting (3 book series)
Writing Active Hooks (2 book series)
by Mary Buckham (Author)
While some of the books listed above are how-to books to teach the writing craft, others provide inspiration, motivation, and practical templates that can be used to create your own work of fiction. I hope the list of 50 Top Resource Books for Fiction Writers will help you as you learn the skills you need to grow as an author and pursue a fiction writing career.
I also invite you to download our free First Steps Resource Guide for Aspiring Writers and contact us at www.aspiringwriteracademy.com if you have any questions.
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is a multi-published author, speaker, and writing coach. She writes sweet contemporary, inspirational, and historical romance and loves teaching aspiring writers how to write quality fiction. Read her inspiring story of how she published her first book and launched a successful writing career.