Books On Writing
Reference Library
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The Reference Library strives to bring all writers,
novice or published, the information and reference materials needed
to perfect their craft.
Essential Books For Writers
Recommended Books For Beginners
Books Espically For The Unpublished
The Elements of Style
by William Strunk Jr., E.B. White, Roger Angell (Hardcover)
Strunk & White is a guidebook for clear, concise, and more effective writing.
It is a timeless reference for good writing.
The Compact Oxford English Dictionary
by Edmund S. Weiner, John Simpson (Hardcover)
The Oxford English Dictionary is now universally acknowledged as
the world's greatest dictionary. A hefty price but well worth it.
The Chicago Manual Of Style: The Essential Guide For Writers, Editors and Publishers (14th Edition)
by Chicago Editorial Staff (Hardcover)
Consistent, systematic guidelines for writers, editors, proofreaders,
indexers, copywriters, and publishers with meticulous attention to
usage.
Synonym Finder
by J. I. Rodale, Nancy Laroche, Faye C. Allen (Paperback)
An indispensible tool for anyone who has ever searched for the
perfect word.
The Copyright Book
By William S. Strong (eBook)
As copyright issues grow more complicated, this guide to U.S. copyright law
becomes ever more indispensable. The fifth edition has been updated to
include recent judicial and legislative decisions concerning copyright and
the debates surrounding publication on the Web and other new media. What
continues to distinguish the book are the author's common sense and his
ability to express complex issues and judicial decisions in language that
the lay reader can understand and even enjoy.
Roget's International Thesaurus Indexed Edition
by Barbara Ann Kipfer (Hardcover)
An indispensable work for everyone who wants to use the English
language with clarity and precision.
Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia
by William Rose Benet, Bruce Murphy (Hardcover)
Thousands of entries cover anything and nearly everything
having to do with literature.
Line by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing
by Claire Kehrwald Cook (Hardcover)
Provides solid information on editing and improving your writing.
The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law
by Norm Goldstein, Louis D. Boccardi (Paperback)
An indispensible resource for writers, editors, journalists
amd businesspeople.
Sin and Syntax (Paperback)
Sin and Syntax covers grammar's ground rules while revealing
countless unconventional syntax secrets (such as when to use -- gasp!
-- interjections or how to use slang and rhythm to your favor) that
make for sinfully good writing. Featuring innovative variations on
conventional sentence structure, Sin and Syntax is chock full of
invigorating examples, Shakespearean soliloquies to Apple's "Think
Different" campaign.
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
by William K. Zinsser (Paperback)
A no-nonsense guide to nonfiction writing.
The Craft of Research (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams (Paperback)
This manual offers practical advice on the fundamentals of research.
On Writing : A Memoir of the Craft
by Stephen King (Paperback)
A book on his life and his craft by a master writer and consumate
story-teller.
The Dictionary of Concise Writing
by Robert Hartwell Fiske (eBook)
This is a reference book that every writer should own. Robert Fiske’s
approach to his subject is often amusing, but always with an eye for
practical solutions. “I do wish, as any writer would, that this were a
work of creation instead of compilation,” Fiske writes. “Still,
whether you refer to or read through the book, it will help you write
and speak more clearly.”
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
by Merriam-Webster (Paperback)
This useful reference goes beyond a thesaurus, explaining the fine
shades of meaning that differentiate synonyms. Alphabetical
arrangement of terms makes words easy to find.
The Gregg Reference Manual
by William A. Sabin (Spiral Bound)
The best reference manual for business professionals and students.
Offers the most comprehensive, up-to-date guidance on grammar,
usage, style, and format for a wide variety of business and
academic documents.
Word Painting: A Guide To Writing More Descriptively
by Rebecca McClanahan (Paperback)
Easy to understand exploration of the art of writing, including
plots, similies, metaphors and more. Complete with examples and
lessons.
Novelists Essential Guide To Crafting Scenes
by Raymond Obstfeld
Practical guide explaining how to make scenes work. Provides tips
and suggestions on how to make improvments on your scenes.
The Self-Publishing Manual: How to...
by Dan Poynter (Paperback)
The bible on self-publishing. Highly recommended by virtually
everyone in the industry -- even other authors of books on the
subject (many of whom probably followed the advice in Poynter's
previous 11 editions).
Beginnings, Middles & Ends (Elements of...
by Nancy Kress (Paperback)
Step-by-step guidelines to managing the three major areas
of storytelling with examples and exercises.
Grant Writing for Dummies
by Beverly A. Browning, Bev Browning (Paperback)
This clear, step-by-step guide to writing a winning grant proposal
delivers: An overview of what types of grants are available and
how to apply for them Strategies for cutting through red tape A
guide to the grant-writing terminology An explanation of why some
proposals succeed while others fail Samples of successful grant
proposals The proper etiquette for following up a proposal and
getting a response
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster (Hardcover)
Comprehensive collegiate dictionary, with more than 215,000 definitions.
Merriam-Webster brings years of experience and reams of citation
files to the creation of this latest edition. Improving on their
last dictionary, they've added more than 100 pictorial
illustrations and supplemented the synonym paragraphs with examples.
Along with the English dictionary, which forms the heart of the
reference, the editors at Merriam-Webster have included a brief
introduction to the English language and a history of the English
dictionary, a guide to pronunciation, and a series of appendices
that include chemical element abbreviations and symbols, foreign
words and phrases, extensive sections with biographical and
geographical names, signs and symbols, and a handbook of style.
How to Say It: Choice Words, Phrases,...
by Rosalie Maggio (Paperback)
The best-selling How to Say It® is now better than ever. The second
edition of this one-of-a-kind book has been updated with ten new
chapters-that’s fifty chapters in all-offering readers even more
material for quickly and effortlessly constructing original,
effective letters.
Words Fail Me: What Everyone Who Writes...
by Patricia T. O'Conner (Paperback)
Whether you are working on the novel that's been in the back of
your mind for years or simply facing an increasing demand to write
well at work or school, the fact remains: more and more of us are
writing more often these days-reports, e-mails, faxes, and
newsletters. But despite the increase in written communication,
something has been lost-the fundamentals of good writing. Grammar
maven Patricia T. O'Conner comes to the rescue with the most
painless, practical, and funny writing book ever written. In short,
snappy chapters filled with crystal-clear examples, amusing
comparisons, and humorous allegories that cover everything from
"Pronoun Pileups" and "Verbs That Zing" to "What to Do When You're
Stuck," O'Conner provides simple, straightforward tips to help you
sort your thoughts and make sentences that make sense. Push aside
those stuffy old-fashioned rule books, because O'Conner has written
the most accessible and enjoyable book yet for today's writer.
Writer's Market 2007
by Robert Lee Brewer (Paperback)
Writer's Market is THE indispensable writer's reference. It informs
your customers who the editors are, what they want, how much they
buy and how much they pay. Every writer needs it; that's why it's
the best-selling writing title each and every year.
Childrens Writers & Illustrators Market 2007
by Alice Pope (Paperback)
Get your stories and art published with the 2007 Children's Writer's
& Illustrator's Market, your one-stop resource for getting your
work into the hands of children everywhere. You'll find the details
you need to make successful contact with book and magazine publishers,
plus greeting card, puzzle and game companies, each one looking for
work from artists and authors just like you. From editors to Web site
addresses, you'll find it all right here. In addition, you'll find
guidelines for writing query letters, getting an agent, attending
conferences, workshops and more, along with special market listings
for young writers and illustrators.
Christian Writers' Market Guide 2007
by Sally E. Stuart (Paperback)
Sally Stuart’s Christian Writers’ Market
Guide is the most accurate, complete publishing resource for
Christian writers. With new features, and expanded resources
section, and up-to-date publishing information, Stuart’s critically
acclaimed guide offers the markets, Websites, editor e-mails, and
publisher guidelines you need to get published.
Novel & Short Story Writer's Market 2007
by Lauren Mosko (Paperback)
For twenty-six years, 2007 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market has
been the only resource of its kind for fiction writers. Perfect for
anyone writing novels and stories--whether romance or literary, horror
or graphic novels--this packed resource also features how-to articles
on the craft of fiction and the business of getting published.
Coming Soon
Writing For Children
Writing Fiction
Writing Nonfiction
Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
For the Romance Writer
For the Western Writer
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