10 Best Books On Writing Fiction (2023)

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Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Algunas Instrucciones Sobre la Escritura y la Vida

Having always been a lover of literature, influenced greatly by her father's commitment to the craft, she found herself stepping into the world of writing, despite initially desiring a more conventional path. Her talent for crafting captivating and humorous narratives was evident from a young age, but it was not instantly met with success. It was the process of writing about her family's trials during her father's battle with brain cancer that set her writing career into motion.

She delves into the intimidating journey of beginning to write, advocating for consistency and manageable tasks over ambitious projects. She emphasizes the importance of writing imperfect first drafts, as they lay the groundwork for story development. She insists on the need to overcome self-criticism and perfectionism, carrying on with the writing process despite doubts. Finding solace in faith, she incorporates spirituality into her writing to combat these hurdles. 

She later focuses on technical aspects of writing, likening it to the gradual development of a Polaroid photograph. She urges writers to allow their characters to evolve naturally and to ensure their distinctive identities. She underlines the importance of dialogue and that the plot should stem from the characters rather than forcing characters into ill-fitting plots. She reiterates the importance of writing community and caution when choosing who to share your writing with. She values the impact of other's feedback, especially for novice writers. The curse of writer’s block, she believes, can only be remedied with patience and faith. Lastly, she expresses how writing can be a therapeutic tool for dealing with grief and other deep-seated emotions. She cautions against striving for perfection or imitating others and encourages authenticity. She concludes that the life of a writer is fulfilling, with the reward being the satisfaction derived from the work itself.

Bird by Bird

Pájaro tras Pájaro

A Memoir of the Craft

Memorias de la Artesanía

On Writing

Sobre la Escritura

The Elements of Style

Los Elementos del Estilo

How to Edit Yourself Into Print

Cómo Editarte a Ti Mismo Hasta Llegar a Imprimir

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers

Autocorrección para Escritores de Ficción

An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

Una Guía Informal para Escribir No Ficción

On Writing Well

Sobre Escribir Bien

10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

10 Cosas que Nadie te Dijo Acerca de Ser Creativo

Steal Like an Artist

Roba Como un Artista

Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish

Técnicas y ejercicios para elaborar una trama que atrapa a los lectores desde el inicio hasta el final

Plot & Structure

Trama y Estructura

Zen in the Art of Writing

Zen en el Arte de Escribir

Morning Pages Journal

Diario de Páginas Matutinas

The Artist's Way

El Camino del Artista

The Writing Life

La Vida de Escribir

Freeing the Writer Within

Liberando al Escritor Interno

Writing Down the Bones

Escribiendo Hasta los Huesos

Winning Advice from a Top Agent and His Best-Selling Client

Consejos Ganadores de un Agente Top y su Cliente Más Vendido

Writing the Breakout Novel

Escribiendo la Novela Exitosa

Writers On How They Think And Work

Escritores sobre cómo piensan y trabajan

A Writer's Guide to Character Expression

Una Guía del Escritor para la Expresión de los Personajes

The Emotion Thesaurus

El Tesauro de las Emociones

Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story

Claves Esenciales para Escribir una Historia Sobresaliente

Structuring Your Novel

Estructurando Tu Novela

How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel

Cómo utilizar la ciencia del cerebro para ir más allá del esquema y escribir una novela fascinante

Story Genius

Genio de la Historia

A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies

Un Maestro Editor de Algunos de los Escritores más Exitosos de Nuestro Siglo Comparte sus Técnicas y Estrategias de Oficio

20 Best Fiction Writing Books of All Time

Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

On Writing

A Memoir of the Craft

The Elements of Style

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers

How to Edit Yourself Into Print

On Writing Well

An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

Steal Like an Artist

10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

Plot & Structure

Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish

Zen in the Art of Writing

The Artist's Way

Morning Pages Journal

The Writing Life

Writing Down the Bones

Freeing the Writer Within

Writing the Breakout Novel

Winning Advice from a Top Agent and His Best-Selling Client

The Writing Life

Writers On How They Think And Work

The Emotion Thesaurus

A Writer's Guide to Character Expression

Structuring Your Novel

Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story

Story Genius

How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel

Stein On Writing

A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies

Steering The Craft

A Twenty-First-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story

How to Write Best Selling Fiction

Getting Into Character

Seven Secrets A Novelist Can Learn From Actors

Sources

What To Read Next

20 Best Fiction Writing Books of All Time

Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

On Writing

A Memoir of the Craft

The Elements of Style

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers

How to Edit Yourself Into Print

On Writing Well

An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

Steal Like an Artist

10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative

Plot & Structure

Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish

Zen in the Art of Writing

The Artist's Way

Morning Pages Journal

The Writing Life

Writing Down the Bones

Freeing the Writer Within

Writing the Breakout Novel

Winning Advice from a Top Agent and His Best-Selling Client

The Writing Life

Writers On How They Think And Work

The Emotion Thesaurus

A Writer's Guide to Character Expression

Structuring Your Novel

Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story

Story Genius

How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel

Stein On Writing

A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies

Steering The Craft

A Twenty-First-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story

How to Write Best Selling Fiction

Getting Into Character

Seven Secrets A Novelist Can Learn From Actors

Sources

What To Read Next

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