tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post3892747146020767192..comments2023-08-14T10:44:59.007-04:00Comments on Novel Spaces: Reading for WritersKeVin K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14792797517571690942noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-57831869512040481692013-01-22T08:05:59.319-05:002013-01-22T08:05:59.319-05:00I like Stephen King's book, too. Two other fa...I like Stephen King's book, too. Two other faves are Writing Fiction by Janet Burroway and Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Rennie Browne and Dave King. I re-read those all the time.Eugenia O'Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387352519341205107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-18471515922755313772013-01-21T07:36:02.425-05:002013-01-21T07:36:02.425-05:00Nicola Morgan's Write to be Published is a ver...Nicola Morgan's <i>Write to be Published</i> is a very good, down-to-earth guide and reference for understanding the writing and publishing process. Understandably it's mostly UK centric but there's plenty in there for writers on all continents.<br /><br />I got a great deal of learning from <i>Self-Editing for Fiction Writers</i> by Renni Browne and Dave King. It taught me how to get from raw material to something closer to being publishable.<br /><br />For a more light-hearted approach to writing, Jane Wenham-Jones' <i>Wannabe a Writer?</i> books are worth a read and full of useful tips dressed in her amusing anecdotes.<br /><br />I also have a great respect for Stephen King's <i>On Writing</i>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-19385840713584926932013-01-19T15:58:36.105-05:002013-01-19T15:58:36.105-05:00I'm also a fan of 'On Writing', inclus...I'm also a fan of 'On Writing', inclusive of all the autobiographical parts that give context to his development as a writer. Most of your recommendations are on my list; I'll get to them eventually.<br /><br />I have two other favorites that I would also recommend to a serious newbie: Steven Pressfield's 'The War of Art--Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles' which examines the internal obstacles to creativity and delivers that much touted kick in the pants. Heather Sellers' 'Page by Page' is also on my shelf, and the useful bits for me were the concept of 'composting', and the reality check on living the writer's life.Liane Spicerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035607144500219524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-83903778817427253822013-01-19T13:42:15.451-05:002013-01-19T13:42:15.451-05:00Thanks, OGR. Have not read Terry Brooks's book...Thanks, OGR. Have not read Terry Brooks's book on writing; I'll have to check it out. (Literally; a quick query on county library's site says they have a copy.)KeVin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14792797517571690942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-73529075904367404872013-01-19T13:27:00.806-05:002013-01-19T13:27:00.806-05:00Steven King’s, “On Writing,” is still my favorite....Steven King’s, “On Writing,” is still my favorite. I am also a Lawrence Block fan and have read all of his writing books. <br />One writing book that surprised me, surprised me I even read it, was Terry Brooks, “Sometimes the Magic Works-Lessons from a Writing Life.” I had never read a fantasy novel and was surprised how much I enjoyed his writing book. When I finished I bought his, “Magic Kingdom for Sale - Sold!” (Landover Series), and enjoyed it, although my fantasy reading ended with the three book series.<br />This ol’ cowboy went back to reading westerns, historical fiction and of course Lawrence Block, and I toss in a good measure of Lee Child. <br />Great post-interesting stuff, glad I found your blog.Neil A. Waringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806771906152936599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-86540674112312003962013-01-19T13:03:05.041-05:002013-01-19T13:03:05.041-05:00I like "On Writing" is as well, William....I like "On Writing" is as well, William. Between being overwhelmed that his wife isn't present to hear how much money he made selling Carrie to Bryan Smith getting no jail time for almost killing him, King says a lot of good stuff about writing. "And Furthermore, Part I" alone is probably worth the cover price.<br /><br />Charles, a dog-eared and annotated "On Writing Well" is on my shelf. Indispensable. <br /><br />With my list I was aiming for atypical titles, books not often suggested to neophyte writers.KeVin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14792797517571690942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-10975551757267589962013-01-19T12:22:53.192-05:002013-01-19T12:22:53.192-05:00My favorite book on writing is "on writing we...My favorite book on writing is "on writing well" by William zinsser. It's about nonfiction but is very good for any kind of writing.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-13709137312664097022013-01-19T12:14:20.921-05:002013-01-19T12:14:20.921-05:00Call me crazy, but I like Stephen King's book,...Call me crazy, but I like Stephen King's book, On Writing.William Doonanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540517192121681243noreply@blogger.com