Favorite Books on Writing

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
(great for artists of any ilk)

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

Goal, Motivation and Conflict by Debra Dixon*

Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass*

Story by Robert McKee*

On Writing by Stephen King (good even for those who don’t read his fiction)

Prescription for Plotting by Carolyn Greene

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, by Renni Browne and Dave King

How to Write a Damn Good Novel by James N. Frey

*I’ve also attended seminars by these wonderful teachers of the craft and highly recommend them to other writers.

 

 

Special Thanks

Though writing is a solitary venture, no author travels this path alone. Special thanks to the following people who have helped me along the way:

  • Writer Steve Berry, who generously shares his writing story and who led me to Frank Green; www.steveberry.org
  • Frank Green, whose writing workshop, The Bard Society, has produced more than 45 published novels; thanks also to the various writers who populate Frank’s living room every Wednesday night and have helped me learn the craft
  • A group of wonderful writers who have provided great critiques, support, and friendship.  Thanks Lena, Lisa, Eileen, Tracy, and Maggie!
  • Willie Browne (1889-1970), who donated his land to the Nature Conservancy rather than sell it to developers; more than thirty years later, it provides a place for me and my muse to commune with the natural world
  • Merline Lovelace, retired USAF Colonel and romance author, for epitomizing to the world the kind of strong women who make up the romance genre; www.merlinelovelace.com
  • Romance Writers of America, recognized as the best writing organization, even by those from other genres; www.rwanational.org

Special thanks to the many helpful members of the First Coast Romance Writers, including:

 

 

   

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