20 Best Fiction Writing Books

"Fantastic book." - Tim Ferriss

"One of the greatest things ever." - Daniel Pink

"I love [this book]. Such a good book." - Susan Cain

"Ostensibly about the art of writing, but really it too is about life and how to tackle the problems, temptations and opportunities life throws at us." - Ryan Holiday

"I love reading about writers and the process of writing." - Matt Mullenweg

Ramit Sethi mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

"Got me jazzed up about writing and reading more." - Jason Calacanis

"Still the gold standard." - Brian Koppelman

Edgar Wright recommended this book on Twitter.

"Really helpful." - Russell Moore

"[My] most frequently gifted book is [this book] because I like good writing." - Tobi Lütke

"I reread it every year. It’s a great book." - Kara Swisher

"This is my guide. I accept that I’ll never write anything as good as the introductory essay by [the author]. It’s brilliant." - Bill Nye

"I have read this book more than a dozen times, more often for thinking than for writing." - Tim Ferriss

"I love reading about writers and the process of writing." - Matt Mullenweg

"Great blunt advice about writing better non-fiction. So inspiring." - Derek Sivers

"A fascinating exploration of writing for different genres." - Jodie Cook

Donald Miller recommended this book on Twitter.

"Super small, fast read." - Chase Jarvis

"Nearly every morning, I sit down with a hot cocktail of turmeric, ginger, pu-erh tea, and green tea. Next, I crack open [this book]." - Tim Ferriss

"The closest thing to magic I’ve come across. That if you really do it every day in a real disciplined practice, something happens to your subconscious that allows you to get your most creative place." - Brian Koppelman

"I love it. A practical, spiritual, nurturing book." - Russell Brand

"My favorite book about writing." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"If you're one of those people gifted to writing, this will give you motivation." - Russell Moore

"A great book." - Tim Ferriss