10 Best Writing Books
Goal: Find the best Writing books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best writing books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
10 Best Writing Books
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On Writing
A Memoir of the Craft
by Stephen King
Also recommended by:
Jason Calacanis, Brian Koppelman, Russell Moore, Edgar Wright
Bird by Bird
Some Instructions on Writing and Life
by Anne Lamott
Also recommended by:
Tim Ferriss, Daniel Pink, Susan Cain, Ryan Holiday, Matt Mullenweg, Ramit Sethi, Brian Koppelman, Mark Bittman, Matt Haig, Mike Birbiglia
On Writing Well
An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction
by William Zinsser
Also recommended by:
The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
by Steven Pressfield
Also recommended by:
Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Aubrey Marcus, Ryan Holiday, Seth Godin, Brian Koppelman, Marie Forleo, Daniel Pink, Derek Sivers, Soman Chainani, Russell Moore, Jen Sincero, Jodie Cook, Danny Miranda, Michael Hyatt, James Clear
The Artist's Way
Morning Pages Journal
by Julia Cameron
Also recommended by:
Story
Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting
by Robert McKee
Also recommended by:
Big Magic
Creative Living Beyond Fear
by Elizabeth Gilbert
Sources
- 1
Ten of the Best Books for Writers - The Creative Life
thecreativelife.net
- 2
18 Of The Very Best Writing Books Of All Time
becomeawritertoday.com
- 3
The 5 Best Books on Writing — Turner Stories
turnerstories.com
- 4
The 12 Best Books on Writing I've Ever Read - Jerry Jenkins
jerryjenkins.com
- 5
Essential Books for Writing | The Center for Fiction
centerforfiction.org
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