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BOOK LIST:

Writing Fiction

Updated: September 28, 2017

Book cover for The 38 most common fiction writing mistakes (and how to avoid them)
The 38 most common fiction writing mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Bickham, Jack M.
Call Number: 809.3 B583-1

Book cover for 90 days to your novel : a day-by-day plan for outlining & writing your book
90 days to your novel : a day-by-day plan for outlining & writing your book
Domet, Sarah.
Call Number: 809.3 D668

Book cover for 90 days to your novel : a day-by-day plan for outlining & writing your book
90 days to your novel : a day-by-day plan for outlining & writing your book
Domet, Sarah,
Call Number: e-Book

Book cover for The art of character : creating memorable characters for fiction, film, and TV
The art of character : creating memorable characters for fiction, film, and TV
Corbett, David, 1953-
Call Number: 809.3 C7885

Book cover for The art of character : creating memorable characters for fiction, film, and tv
The art of character : creating memorable characters for fiction, film, and tv
Corbett, David, 1953-
Call Number: e-Book

Book cover for The art of fiction : notes on craft for young writers
The art of fiction : notes on craft for young writers
Gardner, John, 1933-1982.
Call Number: 809.3 G227

Aspects of the novel, by E. M. Forster.
Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970.
Call Number: 809.3 F733

Book cover for Beginnings, middles & ends
Beginnings, middles & ends
Kress, Nancy.
Call Number: 809.3 K913 2011

Book cover for Beginnings, middles, and ends
Beginnings, middles, and ends
Kress, Nancy,
Call Number: e-Book

Book cover for The complete handbook of novel writing : everything you need to know to create & sell your work
The complete handbook of novel writing : everything you need to know to create & sell your work
Call Number: 809.3 C7375 2016

Book cover for Complete write a novel course
Complete write a novel course
Buckingham, Will,
Call Number: 809.3 B923

Book cover for Complete writing for children course
Complete writing for children course
Beauvais, Clémentine.
Call Number: 029.6 B385

Book cover for The craft of writing science fiction that sells
The craft of writing science fiction that sells
Bova, Ben, 1932-
Call Number: 809.3 B783-2

Book cover for Developing characters
Developing characters
Weinman, Irving, 1937-
Call Number: 809.3 W4235

Book cover for The emotional craft of fiction : how to write the story beneath the surface
The emotional craft of fiction : how to write the story beneath the surface
Maass, Donald,
Call Number: 809.3 M111-4

Book cover for Get started in writing historical fiction
Get started in writing historical fiction
Darwin, Emma,
Call Number: 809.3 D228

Book cover for Get started in writing science fiction and fantasy
Get started in writing science fiction and fantasy
Roberts, Adam (Adam Charles),
Call Number: 809.3 R643-1

Book cover for How fiction works
How fiction works
Wood, James, 1965-
Call Number: e-Book

Book cover for How fiction works
How fiction works
Wood, James, 1965-
Call Number: 809.3 W876-2

Book cover for How to write a romance novel : a beginner's guide to getting it written and getting it published
How to write a romance novel : a beginner's guide to getting it written and getting it published
Palmquist, Susan.
Call Number: 809.3 P179

Book cover for The irresistible novel : [how to craft an extraordinary story that engages readers from start to finish]
The irresistible novel : [how to craft an extraordinary story that engages readers from start to finish]
Gerke, Jeff,
Call Number: 809.3 G369-4

Book cover for Just write : creating unforgettable fiction and a rewarding writing life
Just write : creating unforgettable fiction and a rewarding writing life
Bell, James Scott,
Call Number: 809.3 B433-4

Book cover for Magic words : writing great books for children and young adults
Magic words : writing great books for children and young adults
Klein, Cheryl.
Call Number: 808 K64

Book cover for Make a scene : crafting a powerful story one scene at a time
Make a scene : crafting a powerful story one scene at a time
Rosenfeld, Jordan E., 1974-
Call Number: e-Book

Book cover for Make a scene : crafting a powerful story one scene at a time
Make a scene : crafting a powerful story one scene at a time
Rosenfeld, Jordan E., 1974-
Call Number: 809.3 R813

Book cover for Master class in fiction writing : techniques from Austen, Hemingway, and other greats : lessons from the all-star writer's workshop
Master class in fiction writing : techniques from Austen, Hemingway, and other greats : lessons from the all-star writer's workshop
Sexton, Adam.
Call Number: 809.3 S518

Book cover for Now write! mysteries : suspense, crime, thriller, and other mystery fiction exercises from today's best writers and teachers
Now write! mysteries : suspense, crime, thriller, and other mystery fiction exercises from today's best writers and teachers
Call Number: e-Book

Book cover for Now write! Science fiction, fantasy, and horror : speculative genre exercises from today's best writers and teachers
Now write! Science fiction, fantasy, and horror : speculative genre exercises from today's best writers and teachers
Call Number: 809.3 L241

Book cover for Now write! suspense, crime, thriller, and other mystery fiction exercises from today's best writers and teachers
Now write! suspense, crime, thriller, and other mystery fiction exercises from today's best writers and teachers
Call Number: 809.3 N9465-1

Book cover for Plot perfect : how to build unforgettable stories scene by scene
Plot perfect : how to build unforgettable stories scene by scene
Munier, Paula.
Call Number: 809.3 M966

Book cover for The plot whisperer : secrets of story structure any writer can master
The plot whisperer : secrets of story structure any writer can master
Alderson, Martha,
Call Number: e-Book

Book cover for The plot whisperer : secrets of story structure any writer can master
The plot whisperer : secrets of story structure any writer can master
Alderson, Martha.
Call Number: 809.3 A362

Book cover for Plotting and writing suspense fiction
Plotting and writing suspense fiction
Highsmith, Patricia, 1921-1995.
Call Number: 809.3 H638 1990a

Put your heart on the page plotting to enrich your back story
Call Number: DVD 809.3 P462-1

Book cover for The story cure : a book doctor's pain-free guide to finishing your novel or memoir
The story cure : a book doctor's pain-free guide to finishing your novel or memoir
Moore, Dinty W., 1955-
Call Number: 808 M821-2

Book cover for Story fix : transform your novel from broken to brilliant
Story fix : transform your novel from broken to brilliant
Brooks, Larry, 1952-
Call Number: 809.3 B8732-1

Book cover for Story genius : how to use brain science to go beyond outlining and write a riveting novel [*before you waste three years writing 327 pages that go nowhere]
Story genius : how to use brain science to go beyond outlining and write a riveting novel [*before you waste three years writing 327 pages that go nowhere]
Cron, Lisa,
Call Number: 809.3 C947-1

Book cover for Telling lies for fun & profit : a manual for fiction writers
Telling lies for fun & profit : a manual for fiction writers
Block, Lawrence.
Call Number: 809.3 B651-1

Book cover for This Year You Write Your Novel
This Year You Write Your Novel
Mosley, Walter
Call Number: 809.3 M912

Book cover for This year you write your novel Walter Mosley.
This year you write your novel Walter Mosley.
Mosley, Walter.
Call Number: e-Book

Book cover for Wonderbook : an illustrated guide to creating imaginative fiction
Wonderbook : an illustrated guide to creating imaginative fiction
VanderMeer, Jeff.
Call Number: 809.3 V237-1

Book cover for Write naked : a bestseller's secrets to writing romance & navigating the path to success
Write naked : a bestseller's secrets to writing romance & navigating the path to success
Probst, Jennifer,
Call Number: 809.3 P962

Book cover for Write your novel in a month : how to complete a first draft in 30 days and what to do next
Write your novel in a month : how to complete a first draft in 30 days and what to do next
Gerke, Jeff,
Call Number: 809.3 G369-2

Book cover for A writer's guide to active setting : [how to enhance your fiction with more descriptive, dynamic settings]
A writer's guide to active setting : [how to enhance your fiction with more descriptive, dynamic settings]
Buckham, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1956-
Call Number: 809.3 B922

Book cover for The writer's guide to beginnings : how to craft story openings that sell
The writer's guide to beginnings : how to craft story openings that sell
Munier, Paula,
Call Number: 809.3 M966-2

Book cover for Writer's guide to character traits : includes profiles of human behaviors and personality types
Writer's guide to character traits : includes profiles of human behaviors and personality types
Edelstein, Linda.
Call Number: 809.3 E213 2006

Book cover for Writing 21st century fiction : high-impact techniques for exceptional storytelling
Writing 21st century fiction : high-impact techniques for exceptional storytelling
Maass, Donald,
Call Number: e-Book

Book cover for Writing 21st century fiction : high-impact techniques for exceptional storytelling
Writing 21st century fiction : high-impact techniques for exceptional storytelling
Maass, Donald.
Call Number: 808 M1115

Book cover for Writing great books for young adults : everything you need to know, from crafting the idea to getting published
Writing great books for young adults : everything you need to know, from crafting the idea to getting published
Brooks, Regina,
Call Number: e-Book

Writing great fiction storytelling tips and techniques
Hynes, James.
Call Number: e-Audiobook

Book cover for Writing monsters : how to craft believably terrifying creatures to enhance your horror, fantasy, and science fiction
Writing monsters : how to craft believably terrifying creatures to enhance your horror, fantasy, and science fiction
Athans, Philip,
Call Number: 809.3 A865

Book cover for Writing new adult fiction
Writing new adult fiction
Halverson, Deborah,
Call Number: 809.3 H197

Book cover for Writing plays
Writing plays
Bown, Lesley.
Call Number: 809.2 B8786-1

Book cover for Writing romantic fiction
Writing romantic fiction
Samuel, Barbara.
Call Number: 809.3 S1925

Book cover for Writing the blockbuster novel
Writing the blockbuster novel
Zuckerman, Albert,
Call Number: 809.3 Z94 2016

Book cover for Writing the intimate character : [create unique, compelling characters through mastery of point of view]
Writing the intimate character : [create unique, compelling characters through mastery of point of view]
Rosenfeld, Jordan E., 1974-
Call Number: 809.3 R813-1

Book cover for Writing young adult fiction for dummies
Writing young adult fiction for dummies
Halverson, Deborah,
Call Number: e-Book

Book cover for Writing young adult fiction for dummies
Writing young adult fiction for dummies
Halverson, Deborah.
Call Number: 813 H197

Book cover for Writing Your Novel From Start to Finish: A Guidebook for the Journey
Writing Your Novel From Start to Finish: A Guidebook for the Journey
Bates, Joseph
Call Number: 809.3 B3293

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